Description
Coconut Curry Chicken is a creamy, mildly spiced dish made with coconut milk, curry powder, red curry paste, and tender chicken. It’s quick to make, deeply flavorful, and perfect served over rice or with naan for a comforting, restaurant-style meal at home.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp yellow curry powder
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
- Fresh cilantro and/or basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Chopped peanuts or cashews (optional, for garnish)
- Cooked basmati rice and naan, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: dice onion, mince garlic and ginger, slice bell pepper, and cube chicken.
- In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute. Stir in curry powder, red curry paste, and coriander; cook for 1 more minute.
- Add bell pepper and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, and brown sugar. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook for 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Add fish sauce if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot over basmati rice or with naan. Garnish with fresh herbs, nuts, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Use thighs for juicier chicken, or swap with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
- Add carrots or spinach to bulk up with more vegetables.
- For more heat, increase red curry paste or add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days in fridge or 3 months in freezer.
- Reheat gently with a splash of coconut milk to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
