Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe
This Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe features tender chunks of boneless chicken thighs simmered in a spiced coconut milk sauce with red curry paste, curry powder, garam masala, jalapeno, onion, and lemongrass. The rich, creamy curry carries a balanced warmth from the spices and a mild heat from the jalapeno peppers. It’s cooked gently to allow the flavors to meld and is typically served over rice or rice noodles, garnished with fresh parsley and chili flakes. This dish offers a comforting, aromatic meal showcasing coconut's natural creaminess combined with complex curry spices.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken thigh chopped, boneless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 2 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon curry powder I used yellow curry powder - use 2 tablespoons for extra spicy
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 14 ounce coconut milk can
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 lemongrass 1 stalk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- For serving: Fresh chopped parsley, spicy chili flakes, rice or rice noodles (if desired)
Instructions
- Heat a large pan or pot to medium high heat. Add the olive oil.
- Add the onion and peppers and cook them down for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring.
- Add the chopped chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
- Add the curry paste, curry powder and garam masala. Stir and cook another minute.
- Add the coconut milk, chicken broth or water and lemongrass. Season with salt and pepper. Stir. Reduce the heat and cover.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken cooks through and the flavor develops. You can simmer longer if you'd like.
- Serve over rice or noodles (if desired, or just serve into bowls), topped with fresh chopped parsley and spicy red pepper flakes. Discard the lemongrass stalk.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more curry powder or using hotter chili flakes.
- Discard the lemongrass stalk before serving to avoid a fibrous texture.
- Serve over rice or noodles to absorb the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 503kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 827mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 723IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.