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Thai Coconut Curry Chicken

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Creamy, spicy, and comforting, this Thai Coconut Curry Chicken is loaded with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fragrant red curry simmered in coconut milk.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds Boneless Chicken Thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 1 medium Onion, sliced
  • 1 large Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup Green Beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • Fresh Basil or Cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add red curry paste and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, ginger, and onion. Cook until softened.
  3. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  4. Pour in coconut milk, add fish sauce and brown sugar. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add bell pepper and green beans. Simmer for 8–10 more minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
  6. Stir in lime juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve hot over jasmine rice, garnished with basil or cilantro.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for best results.
  • Don’t boil the curry vigorously—simmer gently.
  • Chill leftovers for next-day flavor boost.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: thai coconut curry, red curry chicken, coconut chicken curry, easy thai curry, gluten free curry