A fragrant Malaysian-style coconut chicken curry pairs tender simmered thighs with peak-season sweet corn and crisp bok choy for a practical one-pot dinner.
- Total time: 50 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $8
- Calories per serving: 760 cal
- Stovetop
Health: Light coconut milk reduces saturated fat, though the sauce will be slightly less rich than one made with full-fat coconut milk.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling complements the coconut curry and gently tempers its chile heat.
Details
Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Family Pack1 pound $2.79
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Bok Choy8 ounces $2.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.33
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Jumbo Yellow Onions1/2 medium (4 ounces) $0.99
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Spice World™ Fresh Peeled Ginger Bag1 tablespoon grated $3.99
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garlic3 cloves
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each1 lime $1.29
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Smart Way™ Jasmine Rice2/3 cup $3.59
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water1 1/2 cups, divided
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Morton kosher salt2 3/4 teaspoons, divided
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neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon
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Malaysian-style curry powder1 1/2 tablespoons
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ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon
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light coconut milk1 cup
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brown sugar1 teaspoon
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cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon
Instructions
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Pat 1 pound chicken thighs dry and season all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt. Let stand for 15 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
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Prepare the seasonal vegetables and aromatics:
- Thinly slice 1/2 medium yellow onion (4 ounces).
- Grate 1 tablespoon peeled ginger.
- Mince 3 garlic cloves.
- Cut the kernels from 2 ears sweet corn.
- Separate the stems and leaves from 8 ounces bok choy; slice the stems 1/2 inch thick and leave the leaves whole.
- Zest 1 lime, then squeeze out 2 tablespoons juice.
Keep each prepared ingredient separate.
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Combine 2/3 cup jasmine rice, 1 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon Morton kosher salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing.
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Heat 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil in a wide, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken skin-side down and brown for 4 minutes; turn, cook for 2 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
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Add the prepared onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in the prepared ginger and garlic along with:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Malaysian-style curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
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Stir 1 cup light coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt, and the prepared lime zest into the skillet. Add the prepared corn and return the chicken skin-side up with any accumulated juices. Bring to a gentle simmer, partially cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 18 minutes.
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Add the prepared bok choy stems around the chicken and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the prepared bok choy leaves and simmer for 2 minutes, until wilted and the chicken reaches 175°F. Remove from the heat and stir in the prepared lime juice; rest the chicken in the sauce for 3 minutes.
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Divide the fluffed rice between two shallow bowls, spoon the coconut curry and vegetables alongside, and top each serving with chicken.
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