Chicken Curry With Coconut Milk Filipino Style. It combines the tasty Indian curry with creamy and a little sweet coconut milk, which is a special part of Filipino cooking. This mix makes a yummy and satisfying chicken meal, I have been obsessing with Filipino cuisine this year, I tried so many recipes, especially chicken meals, and believe me this chicken curry with coconut milk Filipino is a great option to try and I love the most its creamy and soft taste.

The Essence of Coconut Milk in Filipino Cooking

Coconut milk is super important in Filipino cooking. It makes dishes creamy and tasty. Many Filipino recipes use it as a base, which a another reason to make it you will have the chance to make other Filipino recipes based on it.

Ingredients Needed for Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk Filipino Style

• Chicken pieces
• Coconut milk
• Potatoes
• Carrots
• Bell peppers
• Onions
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Curry powder
• Fish sauce
• Cooking oil
• Salt and pepper

Directions

Preparing the Chicken and Marinade

1. Marinate the chicken: Combine the chicken pieces with curry powder, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Sauteing the Aromatics

2. Sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger: Heat oil in a pan, sauté the aromatics until golden brown, and aromatic.

Adding the Chicken and Coconut Milk

3. Add the marinated chicken: Stir and cook until the chicken turns brown.
4. Pour in the coconut milk: Bring to a simmer and let the flavors meld.

Simmering and Flavor Development

5. Add vegetables and seasonings: Include potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, fish sauce, and additional curry powder for flavor depth.
6. Simmer until cooked: Allow the curry to simmer until the chicken and vegetables are tender and the flavors meld.

Tips

• Use fresh spices and quality chicken for the best flavor.
• Tailor the curry powder to your spice preference.
• Feel free to experiment with vegetables to suit your taste.

Variations and Additions

You can make the curry even creamier by using coconut cream instead of coconut milk.

If you like spicy food, you can make it spicier by adding chili flakes or fresh chili peppers.

You can try different kinds of meat or tofu instead of chicken, like shrimp or pork, to see which one you like best.

Why Choose Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Chicken Curry With Coconut Milk Filipino Style tastes really good because it mixes different flavors and leaves a good feel in your mouth. The creamy coconut milk goes very well with the spices, making it a yummy and comforting meal that lots of people like as me and my family.

Conclusion

Enjoy the yummy chicken Curry With Coconut Milk Filipino Style. The mix of Indian spices and creamy coconut milk makes this dish really tasty. It shows how special Filipino cooking is.

FAQ

Can I use chicken without bones for this recipe?

Yes! Using chicken without bones is great and it cooks faster. this is what I do.

Can I cook this dish ahead of time?

Yes! It tastes even better if you wait, so it’s perfect to cook in advance.

Is this dish very spicy?

Not really. You can make it a little spicy by adding more curry powder or chili if you like.

Can I keep the extra food for later?

Yes! Just put it in a tight container and freeze it for another meal.

What can I eat with Chicken Curry?

You can eat Chicken Curry with some Sweet Filipino bread, rice, or even pasta for something different.

Chicken Curry With Coconut Milk Filipino Style

Recipe by MamaCourse: DinnerCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Intermediate

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

45

minutes

Calories

350

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

15

minutes

This Filipino Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk is super delicious. It mixes soft chicken with creamy coconut milk and other delicious spices.

Ingredients

• Chicken: 1.5 kilograms, cut into pieces

• Coconut Milk: 2 cans (400ml each)

• Potatoes: 3 medium-sized, peeled and cubed

• Carrots: 2 medium-sized, peeled and sliced

• Bell Peppers: 2, sliced

• Onions: 2 large, finely chopped

• Garlic: 4 cloves, minced

• Ginger: 1-inch piece, grated

• Curry Powder: 3 tablespoons

• Fish Sauce: 2 tablespoons

• Cooking Oil: 3 tablespoons

Directions

• Marinate the chicken: Combine the chicken pieces with curry powder, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
• Sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger: Heat oil in a pan, sauté the aromatics until golden brown, and aromatic.
• Add the marinated chicken: Stir and cook until the chicken turns brown.
• Pour in the coconut milk: Bring to a simmer and let the flavors meld.
• Add vegetables and seasonings: Include potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, fish sauce, and additional curry powder for flavor depth.
• Simmer until cooked: Allow the curry to simmer until the chicken and vegetables are tender and the flavors meld.

Notes

• Use fresh spices and quality chicken for the best flavor.
• Tailor the curry powder to your spice preference.
• Feel free to choose your vegetables to suit your taste.