Easy Coconut Curry Chicken

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4.7

42 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    305 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Thai, American

Easy Coconut Curry Chicken

This coconut curry chicken builds layers of flavor inspired by Thai cuisine using easy techniques. You'll have a restaurant-worthy dinner in under an hour, with a sauce you'll be craving for days after.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken breast cubed, boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic about 6 cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (13.5 fl ounce can) coconut milk full fat
  • 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. Cube 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in diced 1 large white onion and diced 1 medium red bell pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and 1 tablespoon ground coriander. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Add in diced chicken, season with 1 teaspoon salt, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown the chicken.
  4. Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 (13.5 fl ounce can) full fat coconut milk, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 2 teaspoons brown sugar. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen up any cooked bits.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
  6. Serve over rice and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 1125mg (47%) Potassium 579mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 392IU (8%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 1125mg 47%
Potassium 579mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 392IU 8%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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