Mouthwatering Malaysian Coconut Curry Chicken with Jasmine Rice – A Paleo Dinner Delight

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Ingredients

• 1. 6 bone
• in chicken thighs, skin on 2. 1 cup jasmine rice 3. 1 can (14 oz) full
• fat coconut milk 4. 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 5. 2 tablespoons curry powder 6. 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 7. 1 teaspoon salt 8. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 9. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 10. 2 cloves garlic, minced 11. 1
• inch piece ginger, grated or minced 12. 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish 13. 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5 7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 4 minutes on the other side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
2. In the same skillet or Dutch oven, add 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté the sliced onion until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 7 minutes.
3. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for another 1 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
4. Add the garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir to combine with the spices. Cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
5. Pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine with the spice mixture. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then return the browned chicken thighs to the pan, skin side up, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and cook for 20 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
6. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the jasmine rice according to package instructions.
7. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and place it on a serving platter. Spoon the sauce over the top of the chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve the coconut curry chicken alongside the prepared jasmine rice and lime wedges.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this dish is the balance of flavors - the sweetness from the coconut milk, the heat from the spices, and the tanginess from the lime. Be sure not to skip the caramelization step when cooking the onions, as it adds depth to the overall taste.

Notes

This recipe is designed to create a visually stunning and delectable dish that will impress guests while being accessible for home chefs. The use of cilantro and lime adds a burst of color to the dish, making it perfect for photoshoots or food blogging.