Dinner for 6

Coconut Curry Chicken

Name: Coconut Curry Chicken
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 2 tsp kosher salt; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp red curry paste; 1 small yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 2 cans (14 oz) coconut milk; 2 red bell peppers; 1 tsp lime zest; 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice; cooked rice (optional); fresh cilantro (optional); fresh basil (optional)

$6.48for 470 minServes 6

Whole chicken simmers in coconut milk with curry paste, onion, garlic, ginger, peppers, and lime until tender.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Coconut milk, 28 oz$0.14/oz typical	28 oz	$3.92Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.23Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.71

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

70 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Thai Dairy-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners One-pot

Typical price

$1.62 per serving$6.48 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1 whole chicken
2 tsp kosher salt
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red curry paste
1 small yellow onion
4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 cans (14 oz) coconut milk
2 red bell peppers
1 tsp lime zest
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
cooked rice (optional)
fresh cilantro (optional)
fresh basil (optional)

Steps

Cut the whole chicken into serving pieces and season with salt.
Heat the oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then brown the chicken for 10 minutes.
Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and curry paste, and cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in the coconut milk, cover the pot, and simmer over medium-low heat for 35 minutes.
Add the bell peppers and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Stir in the lime zest and lime juice, then season with salt and pepper.

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.