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Almond Butter Chicken Curry

Plate of almond butter chicken curry and rice surrounded by serving dishes of rice, curry and toppings.
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This easy, rich and creamy Almond Butter Chicken Curry takes just 30 minutes to make, served with toasted almonds and fluffy, herby basmati rice. 

Ingredients

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  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 thumb sized piece of ginger
  • 1 tbsp coconut or sunflower oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 200ml chicken stock
  • 100ml coconut milk
  • juice 1/2 lime
  • basmati rice, to serve
  • toasted flaked almonds, to serve
  • fresh red chilli, to serve
  • coriander, to serve

Instructions

  1. Finely dice the onion, and grate the ginger and the garlic.
  2. Soften the onion in the coconut oil, then add the ginger, garlic and spices.
  3. Slice the chicken into thin trips and add to the pan, followed by the chicken stock, coconut milk, lime juice and almond butter.
  4. Stir and allow to simmer gently for around five minutes then season to taste.
  5. Serve with fluffy basmati rice, and top with toasted flaked almonds, sliced fresh red chilli and some coriander.

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Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled and is great for meal prep.

Choose gluten-free chicken stock and almond butter if this is important to you.

Find it online: https://desertislanddishes.co/almond-butter-chicken-curry/