Golden Coconut Chicken Curry with Broccoli

Name: Golden Coconut Chicken Curry with Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g chicken thigh fillets; 1 large head broccoli; 1 onion; 3 tbsp coconut oil; 400 g coconut cream; 2 cup chicken stock / broth; 1 tsp garlic; 1 tsp ginger; 3 tsp turmeric; 3 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp fennel powder; 1 1/2 tsp cooking / kosher salt; 1 cup coriander / cilantro leaves; 1 handful crispy fried shallots; 1 serving rice

A vibrant and aromatic golden chicken curry simmered in rich coconut cream and infused with warm spices. This easy one-pot meal is packed with tender chicken and fresh broccoli, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken thigh fillets
500 g
large head broccoli
1
onion
1
coconut oil
3 tbsp
coconut cream
400 g
chicken stock / broth
2 cup
garlic
1 tsp
ginger
1 tsp
turmeric
3 tsp
star anise
3
cinnamon stick
1
garam masala
0.5 tsp
coriander powder
0.5 tsp
cumin powder
0.5 tsp
fennel powder
0.5 tsp
cooking / kosher salt
0.5 tsp
coriander / cilantro leaves
1 cup
crispy fried shallots
1 handful
rice
1 serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the spice blend: In a small bowl, combine the salt, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, and fennel powder.

Toast whole spices: Heat the coconut oil in a large, heavy-based pot over medium-high heat. Add the star anise and cinnamon stick, toasting for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Sauté the onion: Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook for 2 minutes until softened.

Brown the chicken: Add the chicken thigh fillets and cook for 3 minutes. The chicken should be opaque on the outside but can still be slightly raw in the middle.

Add fresh aromatics: Stir in the garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute until the mixture is fragrant and the chicken is coated in the yellow turmeric.