Filipino-style coconut chicken curry Recipe

Chicken Curry

Filipino-style coconut chicken curry is hearty, tasty, and sure to be a family favorite Easy to make with only a handful of ingredients, cooks in one pan, and is ready in an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

1/4 cup canola oil
2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 large carrots, peeled and cubed
1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into cubes
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into cubes
1 onion, peeled and cubed
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and julienned
1 (3 pounds) bone-in chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
2 tablespoons curry powder
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add potatoes and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned and tender. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
• Add carrots and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
• Remove excess oil from pan except for about 1 tablespoon. Add bell peppers and cook for about 30 to 40 seconds. Remove from pan and set aside. 
• Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook until softened. 
• Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned.
•  Add fish sauce and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
• Add coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer, skimming any scum that may float on top.
• Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
• Add potatoes and carrots and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add curry powder and stir to combine. Continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken. 
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
• Add bell peppers and cook for about 1 minute or until tender yet crisp. Serve hot