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Sri Lankan

Aromatic Sri Lankan-Style Chicken Thigh Curry

A fragrant coconut chicken curry with toasted spices, tomatoes and lime, served with fluffy rice.

◷ 50 minutes ⚡ 885 kcal
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Aromatic Sri Lankan-Style Chicken Thigh Curry cooking guide
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  • 600 g chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
    BETAGRO Chicken Bone in Leg 300 g BETAGRO Chicken Bone in Leg 300 g300 g · ฿59.00
  • 1 onion finely sliced
    Onion 500 g. Onion 500 g.500 g · ฿35.00
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
    Peeled Garlic 80 g Peeled Garlic 80 g80 g · ฿20.00
  • 20 g ginger finely grated
    Gingers 80 g. Gingers 80 g.80 kg · ฿19.00
  • 2 tbsp Sri Lankan curry powder or a medium curry powder
    Curry Powder 100 g Curry Powder 100 g100 g · ฿39.00
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
    Ground Turmeric 100 g Ground Turmeric 100 g100 g · ฿30.00
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
    No.1 Cumin Seed 45 g No.1 Cumin Seed 45 g45 g · ฿83.50
  • 1 red chilli sliced, adjust to taste
    Red Bird's Eye Chili (No Stem) 40g Red Bird's Eye Chili (No Stem) 40g40 g · ฿22.00
  • 400 ml coconut milk
    Coconut Milk 100% 250 ml Coconut Milk 100% 250 ml250 ml · ฿32.00
  • 200 g tomatoes chopped
    Whole Peeled Tomatoes in Tomato Juice 400 g Whole Peeled Tomatoes in Tomato Juice 400 g400 g · ฿69.00
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
    Soybean oil 1 liter Soybean oil 1 liter1 litre · ฿48.00
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
    Lime Pack 4 Lime Pack 44 bag · ฿16.00
  • 1 handful fresh coriander to serve
    Coriander. Coriander.1 piece · ฿14.00
  • 300 g jasmine rice to serve
    ตราฉัตร ข้าวหอมมะลิใหม่ 100% 1 กก. ตราฉัตร ข้าวหอมมะลิใหม่ 100% 1 กก.1 kg · ฿50.00
  • to taste salt
    Prung Thip Salt (330g) Prung Thip Salt (330g)330 g · ฿0.30
  • to taste black pepper
    Raitip Black Pepper 100 g. Raitip Black Pepper 100 g.100 g · ฿62.00
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  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Cut the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces. Slice the onion and chilli, chop the garlic, grate the ginger and prepare the tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Brown the chicken

    Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken and brown for 4–5 minutes, then transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Cook the aromatics

    Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic, ginger and chilli for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Toast the spices

    Add the curry powder, turmeric and cumin. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to scorch the spices.

  5. 5

    Build the curry

    Add the chopped tomatoes and coconut milk, stir well, then return the chicken and any resting juices to the pan.

  6. 6

    Simmer

    Simmer gently for 18–22 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

  7. 7

    Finish

    Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add a squeeze of lime and scatter with fresh coriander.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve the curry hot with jasmine rice and extra lime wedges.

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Per serving

Nutritional information

Calories885 kcal
Protein44.3 g
Carbohydrates103.2 g
Fat35.2 g
Saturated fat23.6 g
Fibre8.9 g
Sugar8 g
Sodium279 mg
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Allergens and dietary notes

Milk / dairy

For this recipe: Check curry powder and packaged coconut milk for individual allergen declarations.

Useful substitutions

Use chicken breast if preferred. If Sri Lankan curry powder is unavailable, use a medium curry powder and add a little extra cumin.

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Storage

Cool promptly and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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Reheat until piping hot throughout. Reheat only once.

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