Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 1-1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3 scallions (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 small shallot (roughly chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1- inch chunk of ginger (peeled)
  • 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • Handful of cilantro stems (about 2 tablespoons, roughly chopped)

Instruction

  • Trim any white tendons from the ends of the chicken tenderloins and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Prepare the curry paste by adding the shallot, garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric, sugar, tomato paste and cilantro stems to the work bowl of a food processor or mini chopper. Process until the mixture forms a paste.
  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foamy. Add the chicken and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add the curry paste and continue cooking until the ginger and spices are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Reduce the heat to medium and add the coconut milk.
  • Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes longer.
  • Add the peas and scallions, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes or until the peas are hot, then stir in the chopped cilantro, reserving a little for garnish if desired.
  • Serve over steamed basmati rice or with lightly toasted naan.