🥭🌶️🥥🍗 Spicy Mango Coconut Chicken Curry
🍽️ Servings:
4
⏱️ Time:
Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 30–35 mins | Total: ~45 mins
🛒 Ingredients:
🍗 For the Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp oil (coconut oil or vegetable oil)
🌶️ For the Curry Sauce:
1 medium onion, chopped 🧅
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1-inch piece ginger, grated 🌿
1–2 fresh red chilies, chopped (adjust to spice preference) 🌶️
1 tbsp red curry paste 🌶️
1 tsp ground turmeric 🌿
1 tsp ground cumin 🌿
1 tsp ground coriander 🌿
1/2 cup coconut milk 🥥
1/2 cup chicken broth 🍗
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced 🥭
2 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce 🐟
1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar 🍯
Juice of 1 lime 🍈
🌿 Garnishes (Optional but recommended):
Fresh cilantro or Thai basil 🌿
Lime wedges 🍈
Red chili slices 🌶️ (optional for extra heat)
Steamed jasmine rice 🍚
🔪 Instructions:
🍗 Step 1: Brown the Chicken
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 5–7 minutes, until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
🌶️ Step 2: Prepare the Curry Sauce
In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary.
Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and chopped chilies over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the red curry paste, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Stir well and cook for another 1–2 minutes to toast the spices.
🥥 Step 3: Add Coconut Milk and Mango
Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Add the diced mango, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
🍗 Step 4: Simmer the Chicken
Return the browned chicken to the pan, and stir to coat it in the curry sauce.
Let the curry simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
🌿 Step 5: Final Touches
Stir in the lime juice and taste the curry. Adjust seasoning with more salt, sugar, or lime juice if necessary.
Serve the curry over steamed jasmine rice 🍚, garnished with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and optional chili slices for extra heat.
💡 Tips & Variations:
Spicy or Mild: Adjust the number of chilies to your spice preference. For a milder version, remove the seeds of the chilies or skip them altogether.
Veggie Add-ins: Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or peas to the curry for added texture and nutrition. 🌶️🥕🌿
Mango Substitute: If mango is out of season, you can use peach or pineapple for a similar tropical sweetness. 🍍🍑
🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
The combination of sweet mango, spicy chili, and creamy coconut milk makes for an irresistible, balanced curry 🍛🥭
Super easy and quick to make, yet packed with flavor and complexity 🌶️
A tropical twist on classic curry that will keep you coming back for more!