Description
A creamy and aromatic one-pan dish made with tender chicken simmered in a rich coconut curry sauce. Bold with spices and balanced with fresh lime and cilantro—perfect over jasmine rice or with warm naan.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp red curry paste
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Cooked jasmine rice or naan (for serving)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Sear until golden brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté the chopped onion until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking another minute until fragrant.
3. Add the red curry paste, curry powder, and turmeric to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to bloom the spices.
4. Pour in the coconut milk, then stir in the brown sugar and fish sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and return the chicken to the pan. Let it cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through.
5. Squeeze fresh lime juice into the pan, stir, and taste for seasoning. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with jasmine rice or warm naan.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest flavor.
Add spinach, bell peppers, or peas for extra vegetables.
Adjust curry paste to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: coconut curry, chicken curry, Thai curry