Coconut Chicken Curry

with Cauliflower Rice

Created by Veronique @ Our Low Carb Life Clinic.

Escape to the flavours of a tropical paradise with our mouthwatering Cauliflower Rice with Creamy Coconut Chicken.

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But First, Let's Talk Cauliflower...

The Cauliflower Chameleon

Cauliflower is a super useful vegetable for people on a low carb diet. It's like a chameleon in the kitchen! You can use it in many ways to replace high carb ingredients.

Other Cauliflower-Inspired Meals

  • Cauliflower Fried Rice: Turn cauliflower into "rice" by grating it and stir-frying it with vegetables and your choice of protein for a low-carb take on fried rice.

  • Cauliflower Pizza: Make a delicious, low-carb pizza crust using cauliflower, allowing you to customize your pizza with all your favorite toppings.

  • Garlic Mashed Cauliflower: Create a healthier version of mashed potatoes by mashing cauliflower with roasted garlic, Greek yogurt, and a touch of Parmesan cheese.

  • Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese: Prepare a creamy mac 'n' cheese by using cauliflower florets as a base for a cheesy, low-carb sauce, then bake it to perfection.

  • Cauliflower Florets: Roast cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic, and your favourite herbs for a simple and tasty side dish.

  • Steamed Cauliflower with Lemon Butter: Steam cauliflower and drizzle it with a zesty lemon butter sauce for a fresh and tangy flavour.

  • Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup: Blend cauliflower with sharp cheddar cheese and spices to create a rich and comforting soup with fewer carbs.

  • Cauliflower Berry Smoothie: Add cooked and cooled cauliflower to your morning smoothie for a filling (fiber-filled) boost without altering the flavour.

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Secrets to Perfectly Crispy-Skin Chicken

Here's the secrets to getting your chicken skin perfectly-crispy. Yum!

  • Patting Down: Before cooking, pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. This removes extra moisture from the surface.

  • Salting: Sprinkle salt on the chicken. This boosts flavor and helps create a crispy, seasoned outer layer during cooking.

  • Why It Matters: These steps prevent the chicken from turning soggy, ensuring it becomes golden and crispy when you cook it. It also makes the chicken taste even better. So, don't forget to pat and salt for amazing crispy chicken!

Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe

Ingredients

Cauliflower rice

  • 500 grams cauliflower rice

  • 1 tablespoon ghee

Coconut chicken

  • 4 skin on chicken thighs

  • 1-2 tbs salt

  • 2 tbs ghee

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 tbs fresh garlic

  • 1/2 fresh lime

  • Chili flakes, to taste

  • 1 tbs unsweetened green curry paste or 1 tbs powdered curry mix

  • 1 cup coconut cream

Toppings (optional)

  • 1 thinly sliced chili

  • Chopped fresh herbs (parsley or coriander)

Method

Coconut Chicken

  1. Pat dry chicken with paper towel. Use salt to coat on all sides (especially the skin) and set aside. Let the chicken sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes, as it will cook more evenly.

  2. Heat 1 tbs ghee over medium heat.

  3. Add chopped onion, garlic, and simmer on a low heat for 5 minutes.

  4. Add curry powder and simmer for 5 minutes.

  5. Pour mixture into a bowl and place pan back on high heat

  6. Add 1 tbs ghee to pan.

  7. Once the pan is hot, place chicken in pan, skin down (it will sizzle).

  8. Turn heat to medium and cook for about 10 minutes.

  9. Flip chicken so crispy skin is facing up.

  10. Add onion mixture & coconut cream to pan.

  11. Turn heat to low and cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked thoroughly.

Cauliflower Rice

  1. Heat ghee in a hot pan

  2. Add cauliflower rice evenly over pan

  3. Let sizzle for 2-3 minutes until slightly brown

  4. Stir, put lid on, and turn heat on low for 3 minutes or until cooked

  5. Serve rice, chicken, topped with chili & chosen herbs, season with salt.

Enjoy!

- Our Low Carb Life Clinic