Pollo al Curry

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish))
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Salt (to taste)
• Lime juice (2 tablespoons)
• Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
• Coconut milk (1 can (13.5 oz))
• Ground coriander (1 teaspoon)
• Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Turmeric (1/2 teaspoon)
• Curry powder (2 tablespoons)
• Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 medium, chopped)
• Chicken breasts (1.5 lbs, cut into bite-sized pieces)

Instructions

1. In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander.
6. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken, stirring well to coat evenly.
7. Pour in the coconut milk and add the tomato paste, stirring to combine all ingredients.
8. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
9. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt to taste.
10. Serve the Pollo al Curry over steamed rice or with naan bread.
11. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.