Thai-Style Coconut Curry Chicken with Pineapple
A comforting, sweet and savory Thai-inspired curry featuring tender chicken, bright bell peppers, and juicy pineapple. Simmered in a light coconut sauce and served over hearty brown rice.
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Before you start
Your 45-minute game plan
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage: The curry flavors actually deepen overnight! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep medium bell peppers (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Rinse the brown rice and combine it…
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Rinse the brown rice and combine it…
Rinse the brown rice and combine it with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it steam.
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While the rice cooks
While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breast, season lightly with salt, and brown for about 5 minutes until fully cooked on the outside. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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In the same skillet
In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
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Stir in the red curry paste
Stir in the red curry paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in the light coconut milk and…
Pour in the light coconut milk and 1/4 cup of water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
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Return the chicken to the skillet along…
Return the chicken to the skillet along with the pineapple chunks. Let everything simmer together for 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
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Divide the cooked brown rice between two…
Divide the cooked brown rice between two bowls and ladle the warm coconut curry over the top.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Double-check your curry paste
Double-check your curry paste: Many traditional Thai curry pastes contain shrimp paste or fish sauce. Check the label to ensure yours is fish-free if you are avoiding that allergen.
Pre-cooked rice shortcut
Pre-cooked rice shortcut: If you're short on time, swap the dry brown rice for a pre-cooked pouch of brown rice to cut the total recipe time down to 20 minutes.
Storage
Storage: The curry flavors actually deepen overnight! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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