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    Home » Main Dishes

    Published: May 15, 2021 · Modified: Apr 21, 2022 by Yvonne

    Coconut Curry Poached Chicken

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    Winner winner, chicken dinner! Poaching is easier than you think and this easy Coconut Curry Poached Chicken proves it. Ready in 25 minutes, the flavourful dish with tangy notes is perfect to whip up during the week when you’re short on time.

    What is Coconut Curry Poached Chicken?

    You probably heard about poached eggs. A gentle way to cook an egg which turns into a silky egg white holding a runny yolk. Poached eggs turned into a favourite when it comes to breakfast meals in recent years. And if you tried it, you know why it’s hyped.

    Poached chicken is basically the same. Using this cooking method, the chicken is gently simmered instead of boiled, as in a chicken soup. This is not only easy and fast, you also get tender meat that is juicy and flavourful.

    As an inspiration for this dish, I used a recipe from bon appétit. A cooking magazine I love to read and get inspired by when creating all kinds of dishes. I made a few changes to the liquid the chicken is poached in and also sautéed the spices first to bring the flavours back to life. This adds depth to the poaching liquid, which is used as a sauce to serve with the chicken.

    What you’ll need for the poaching liquid

    Talking about flavour, the liquid comes into play. As a base, I use a mixture of coconut milk and water to add some coconut creaminess. Then it is seasoned with scallions, garlic, fresh ginger, curry, turmeric and a little salt to give depth to the poaching liquid.

    To really bring out the exciting flavours I sautéed the spices in vegetable oil first, before adding coconut milk and water. And just like that, it transforms into a delicious and rich sauce to serve with the chicken breast.

    Topped with some citrusy marinated scallions and fresh cilantro, the dish gets an extra kick of tanginess, which pairs perfectly with the juicy main star. Scroll down for the easy and quick recipe.

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    Coconut Curry Poached Chicken

    Yvonne
    Winner winner, chicken dinner! Poaching is easier than you think and this easy recipe proves it. Ready in 25 minutes, the flavourful dish with tangy notes is perfect to whip up during the week when you’re short on time.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian, International
    Servings 2
    Calories 340 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the poached chicken

    • 2 scallions
    • 2 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • thumb-piece piece of ginger
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil light-tasting
    • 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 250 ml coconut milk (1 cup)

    For the marinated scallions

    • 1 scallion
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • ½ orange
    • black pepper freshly ground

    Instructions
     

    • Roughly chop two of the three scallions and peel garlic, as well as ginger. Heat vegetable oil in a pot and sauté with the spices on medium heat for about a minute.
    • Add coconut milk and 350ml water and bring to a light boil. Put in the chicken breasts and let simmer on lowest heat point for 10-12 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, chop remaining scallion and put in a bowl. Squeeze half an orange and add juice along with rice vinegar and a generous amount of pepper. Let marinate until chicken is poached.
    • Take out chicken breasts and slice. Serve with some of the poaching liquid and jasmine rice. Top with marinated scallions and cilantro.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 340kcal
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    Nutritional values are estimates only calculated with the recipe calorie and nutrition calculator provided by verywellfit.com. The author of this website is not a nutritionist nor a doctor. All nutritional data provided in the recipes and correspondent blog posts are for informational purposes only. Do not use the information as nutritional or medical advice.

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