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This Simple Coconut Chicken Curry with sweet sesame mango is full of yummy Indian-inspired flavors and is so quick to make. Made with flavorful yellow curry powder and red curry paste, lots of ginger, garlic, and creamy coconut milk. The chicken is simmered in the sauce with garden broccoli and served with a bright mango topping. A side of rice soaks up all that yummy curry sauce, so delicious. I highly recommend some fresh, warm naan too!
For the past few summers, every time the warm weather arrives, I lean more and more into creating only the simplest of recipes. Just like all of you, I want to be outside spending time chilling, hanging with family, or just enjoying the sun.
Plus, life in general is just busy. We’re traveling, entertaining, and pretty soon, we’ll all be heading back to school. That’s when things get really crazy busy.
Point is, I’m here for the simple recipes, the quick recipes, but most importantly, flavorful recipes.
So how do you make quick dinners actually taste good? Well, thankfully that’s my job. And with some thinking, I figured out a pretty good formula that really seems to work.
Use spices, use sauces, and use some help from the store. Which is exactly how I made this curry!
Fun fact about this recipe? It’s one of the very first recipes I shared with you all – way back in February of 2014. I updated it, but not by much, I just made it a little easier.
Grab a big skillet, toss the oil with the chicken, and stir in a mix of yellow curry powder and red curry paste. Then add tomato paste, butter, garlic, and ginger. Let that salty butter brown around the chicken, then toss in lots of fresh broccoli and pour over a can of coconut milk.
Once you’ve added the coconut milk, simmer the chicken in the sauce until it’s cooked through, no more than 8 minutes. Then stir in some cilantro and you’re done.
Easy, easy.
While the chicken cooks, I dress up some sweet mango. This is totally extra, but we love a bright pop of color and the sweet flavor alongside the spicy curry is delicious.
Toss the mango with cilantro, sesame seeds, lemon, and a pinch of chili flakes. Sometimes I throw in some mint too. This was not part of the original recipe, but we sure do love it.
The mango ended up being just what the dish needed to really elevate it to a special level.
For serving, keep it simple, steamed rice and lots of cilantro with a side of naan.
This dish is definitely becoming a quick, weeknight family favorite. Creighton has always loved this recipe, and the rest of the family enjoys it too. Even my dad, who’s not really a curry fan, thinks the sauce is delicious!
Looking for other quick summer curries? Here are some favorites:
Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter
Saucy Coconut Curry with Rice Noodles and Garden Vegetables
Weeknight 30 Minute Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs
20 Minute Red Curry Basil Garlic Oil Noodles
Lastly, if you make this Simple Coconut Chicken Curry be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Just made this for dinner. My wife and I love curry chicken! This is almost easier (and cheaper than buying the paste and adding the components). Love the recipe!
I was just wondering if curry powder meant coriander powder?
Nope, curry powder is right.
The Red Curry Is spicy correct?
yes, but not overly so. Just a little hint of heat.
I made this last night for dinner. It was super good and can’t wait until I make it again.
Just made this tonight!It’s going to be a staple in our house for sure!Added a potato too just for filler since I only used one chicken breast. Next time I may add a bit more of a slurry just to thicken it up some more, but overall a new favorite!
I made this tonight and it was excellent! I made it as written, didn’t change anything except I used one really big chicken breast instead of two and didn’t have fresh broccoli so I had to use frozen, other then that I made it as it was written. A really good sign is when your husband says to make it again in the future. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.
SO happy you loved this, thanks!! 🙂
Can this be made in the crockpot?
Thanks.
Jessica
Hi! Yes, it can, just add everything to the crockpot, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6. Hope you love this! 🙂
This was delicious! I had seconds. 🙂 I also had to add salt though. We also threw in carrots, onions, and green peppers in addition to the broccoli. Thank you for this recipe! Pinned!
Tried this last night & it was amazing! thank you
Ohh curry paste,, how authentic.
I can’t wait to make this tonight!
I made this curry for my family tonight and it was so good! It was really spicy though! Next time I make it, I’ll probably use a little less curry paste. Although, my husband loved the extra kick!
I made this tonight and it was tasty as hell!!
So happy you loved this! Thanks! 🙂
Hey it looks grreat! I was just wondering… can i subsubstitude anything for coconut milk?
Yup! Any milk will work, use your favorite.
Hope you love this!
Thanks for replying. Pinned it the other day!
Thanks for the post… this is a wonderful & amazing simple dish… had it last night and is now on the menu rotation at my house.. ..