Mediterranean Diet Friendly Classic Coconut Chicken Curry

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  1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
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  1 tsp kosher salt
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  ½ tsp black pepper
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  2 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado oil or canola oil)
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  Avocado oil:Ingredients can vary. These products likely fit a Mediterranean Diet diet.

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  Canola oil:

  Chef's tip

  Avocado oil is neutral and handles high heat, making it a good all-purpose swap.
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  1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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  4 garlic cloves, minced
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  1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
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  1 ½ tbsp curry powder
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  1 tsp ground cumin
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  ½ tsp ground turmeric
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  ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
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  1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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  1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
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  1 tsp fish sauce
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  1 tsp sugar
  Required swap

  Chef's tip

  Use the same amount and stir until it dissolves. Honey tastes a touch sweeter, so you can also use slightly less.

For serving

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  2 cups jasmine rice, cooked, for serving
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  This ingredient likely doesn’t work for the diet.
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  ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
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  1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)