20-Minute One-Pan Chicken Breast Recipe With Coconut Curry Sauce by 30Seconds Food

A flavorful dinner in about 20 minutes? Yes! Fast and flavorful, this easy chicken breast recipe with a creamy coconut curry sauce is ready in about 20 minutes. 

You don't need a lot of ingredients to create a super flavorful, gluten-free Indian dinner for your family (or yourself!). Here is your short shopping list for this creamy coconut curry chicken breast recipe: olive oil, onion, garlic, boneless chicken breasts, curry powder, ground ginger, coconut milk, a lime for juicing and fresh cilantro for serving.  

Serve these moist chicken breasts with rice for a complete and satisfying dinner. 

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Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
• juice of 1 lime
• chopped cilantro, for garnish

Helpful Products

• Lemon Juicer
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Skillet
• Salt and Pepper
• Baking Sheet

Recipe Notes

• Use premade curry powder or make your own homemade curry powder.

• Buy thin-cut chicken breasts or pound out regular chicken breasts.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Combine the curry powder and ginger in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the chicken. 
3. Scoot the onions to one side of the pan. Add the chicken breasts. Cook until golden on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. 
4. Add the coconut milk and lime juice. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, covered, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 622

Total Fat: 19.2g

Saturated Fat: 6.3g

Cholesterol: 260mg

Sodium: 306mg

Total Carbohydrate: 7.4g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Total Sugars: 2.3g

Protein: 105.3g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 26mg

Iron: 4mg

Potassium: 153mg

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