Description
This Coconut Curry Chicken recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut milk curry sauce with bold spices. A flavorful, easy-to-make dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve it over rice or with naan for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespooncoconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1medium onion, diced
- 3cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoonsred curry paste or curry powder
- 1can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoonfish sauce or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoonbrown sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or naan (for serving)
Instructions
Notes
You can adjust the spiciness by using more or less curry paste.
Use light coconut milk for a lower-calorie version.
Add veggies like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
Great for leftovers—flavors deepen overnight!
Nutrition
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g