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Creamy Chicken Pineapple Curry

Tropical Creamy Chicken Pineapple Curry for Cozy Nights

Experience the magical blend of sweet and savory with this Creamy Chicken Pineapple Curry, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1.5 cups rice Mahatma basmati recommended
For the Curry
  • 18 oz coconut milk Thai Kitchen recommended
  • 15 oz coconut cream or substitute with more coconut milk
  • 4 tbsp red curry paste adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tbsp curry powder S&B brand for authenticity
  • 1 tsp ground ginger or use fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or use fresh garlic
For the Vegetables and Fruit
  • 15 oz pineapple chunks packed in juice
  • 0.5 red bell pepper diced
  • 0.5 yellow bell pepper diced
For the Protein
  • 2 chicken breasts cut into cubes
For Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar optional
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes omit if desired
  • cilantro for garnishing

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large deep pan
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1.5 cups of rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine rice with 3 cups of water, bring to boil, then simmer for 15-18 minutes.
  2. Cut 2 chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes, dice ½ red and ½ yellow bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large pan, whisk together 18 oz of coconut milk, 15 oz of coconut cream, 4 tbsp of red curry paste, 1 tbsp of curry powder, 1 tsp of ground ginger, and 1 tsp of garlic powder over medium heat.
  4. Increase heat and add chicken cubes, simmer for 8-10 minutes until nearly cooked through.
  5. Stir in 15 oz pineapple chunks, diced bell peppers, 1 tsp brown sugar, and ½ tsp red pepper flakes, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff the cooked rice, ladle curry over rice, and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, cut chicken into uniform cubes and maintain a gentle simmer throughout cooking.

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