South Indian Style Chicken Curry

I saw this recipe on Good Things Utah.  I love curry and I thought the peanut butter and coconut was a nice touch.  This was really delicious and it made a ton.  My kids loved it too.

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp. oil
½ yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger
2 cups water
½ cup unsweetened coconut
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. nutmeg
¼ tsp. cardamom
¼ tsp. cumin
¼ tsp. black pepper
¼ tsp. turmeric
½ cup yogurt
1 Tbsp. lime juice
Salt to taste
1 jalapeño pepper, minced (optional)

In an 6 qt (or larger) stock pot combine oil and onions over medium low heat. Cook until onions start to turn translucent. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.  Add water, chicken, jalapeño and cover. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.  In a frying pan over medium heat, add coconut and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently throughout the cooking. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cumin, black pepper, turmeric, yogurt and lime juice.  Once chicken is completely cooked, add peanut/coconut mixture to the chicken and stir well.  Add salt to taste before serving.

**I doubled everything except the chicken, onion,  and jalapeno.