Description
This Thai Chicken Coconut Curry is rich, creamy, and full of bold Thai flavors. Made with tender chicken thighs, coconut milk, and red curry paste, it’s the perfect easy dinner that tastes like takeout but better. Great for meal prep and naturally dairy-free, this coconut curry recipe is comforting, spicy, and customizable for the whole family.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil
1 cup optional vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, or snap peas)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear until lightly browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to release its full flavor.
4. Pour in the coconut milk, then add fish sauce and brown sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until fully cooked and tender.
6. Add lime juice and salt to taste. If using vegetables, stir them in now and cook until tender.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro or Thai basil. Serve hot over rice or with naan.
Notes
This curry deepens in flavor overnight, making it ideal for meal prep.
You can substitute chicken thighs with breast for a leaner option.
Adjust curry paste amount to control the heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg