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Coconut Curry Chicken

Coconut Curry Chicken

A delicious Coconut Curry Chicken made with boneless chicken, curry paste, and coconut milk, offering rich flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 464 kcal

Equipment

  • large deep skillet

Ingredients
  

Curry Base

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil divided
  • ½ medium yellow onion diced, about ½ cup
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, about 1 and ½ teaspoons
  • 2 tablespoons ginger finely minced from a 1 and ½-inch piece
  • 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste use Thai Kitchen; adjust for spice levels
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) coconut milk full-fat, not lite
  • 1 whole lime
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce optional
  • ¼ cup cilantro and/or basil, diced
  • Chopped peanuts or cashews, optional
  • Serving suggestions cooked basmati rice and naan

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Start by prepping ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and mince the ginger. Thinly slice the red bell pepper into long vertical strips and cut those strips in half horizontally.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3–5 minutes or until onions begin to turn golden. Add the garlic and ginger; stir to coat everything with the oil. Lower the heat to low and add in the curry powder, red curry paste, and coriander. Stir often for 2–3 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant.
  • Return the heat to medium high. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil and the red bell pepper. Stir for 1–2 minutes, then add the bite-size pieces of chicken. Sprinkle on salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for about 4–5 minutes or until the chicken is browned on both sides but not cooked through.
  • Pour in coconut milk, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and brown sugar (to taste). Stir until chicken is cooked through and curry is slightly thickened. If desired, stir in the fish sauce.
  • Serve over rice and/or with naan. Garnish individual plates with cilantro, basil, and/or crushed peanuts/cashews. Serve additional lime wedges by the side if desired.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove, adding a splash of coconut milk if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 27gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 788mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3090IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 5mg
Keyword chicken, Coconut Curry Chicken, coconut milk, Curry, Easy Dinner, Thai
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