Are you looking for a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than chicken with coconut curry sauce! This delectable dish combines the richness of coconut milk with the aromatic flavors of curry spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. The tender chicken is cooked to perfection in a creamy and flavorful sauce, making it a perfect meal for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the best recipe to create a mouthwatering chicken with coconut curry sauce that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
THAI BASIL CHICKEN WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE
A classic Thai chicken curry with coconut milk and basil. Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with basil leaves.
Provided by Pietro
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat sesame oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir chicken into the hot skillet and season with salt and pepper. Mix in curry paste. Brown chicken on both sides, about 10 minutes total.
- Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, snow peas, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and bamboo shoots. Season with cinnamon and stir well. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 532.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN
A nice zippy chicken curry balanced out by the sweetness of coconut milk. This recipe is very basic and easy to customize to your taste. I have added hearts of palm, bamboo shoots, pineapple, mushrooms, onions or shallots...have fun with it!
Provided by Faith
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat, and pan-fry the chicken breasts until the meat is no longer pink, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium; stir the green onions and curry paste into the skillet, and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Pour the broth into the skillet, and scrape up and dissolve any brown flavor bits in the skillet with a spoon. Bring the mixture to a full boil, and cook until the mixture has thickened into a glaze, about 10 minutes; pour in the coconut milk, bring back to a boil, and cook until thickened, about 10 more minutes. Mix the lime juice into the sauce, and stir in any juices that have collected from the chicken. Return the chicken breasts to the pan, spoon sauce over the chicken, and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 475.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN RECIPE
Wonderfully fresh and flavorful Coconut Curry Chicken is made with bright ingredients, zippy spices, and lean chicken breasts. Ready in just 30 minutes, this savory meal will quickly become a weeknight favorite.
Provided by Becky Hardin
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the coconut oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and no longer pink. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, coriander and cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
- Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes are softened and juicy, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in the chicken and cook until warmed through. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 53 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 288 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE
Categories Chicken Herb Poultry Sauté Stir-Fry Quick & Easy Coconut Curry Bon Appétit
Yield 2 Servings; Can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken between sheets of waxed paper. Using mallet or rolling pin, pound chicken to even 1/2-inch thickness. Peel off paper. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken; sauté until brown and almost cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add green onion and curry paste to skillet. Stir 1 minute. Add broth; boil until reduced to glaze, about 1 minute. Add coconut milk; cook until sauce coats spoon, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Mix in lime juice. Return chicken and any collected juices to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon sauce over, dividing evenly.
COCONUT CURRY THAI CHICKEN
Steps:
- For the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients, whisk until thoroughly combined and set aside.
- For the chicken: Cook the whole wheat linguine al dente according to box directions. Drain and rinse under cold water and spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray so it does not stick and set aside.
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and add onions. Cook until translucent and beginning to brown, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and stir in curry powder. Saute chicken until lightly brown. Add the peanut butter and allow it to melt to coat the chicken.
- Add the roasted red peppers, water chestnuts and scallions and season with salt and pepper as you like. Saute for a few minutes just to release flavor.
- Pour the coconut curry sauce over the chicken and vegetables and stir gently. Cook just until warmed through and thickened a bit, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Garnish with chopped mint and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
- SUZY'S SERVING OPTIONS: (Serves four or more ? can be doubled easily)
- Family Style ? Put linguine in a large deep platter or decorative bowl and pour mixture over the top. Toss gently with tongs. Garnish with fresh lime juice, and chopped scallions or herbs.
- Low Carb Diets ? On a large dinner plate place Boston lettuce leaves in a fan covering the entire plate. Place 1/4 of the chicken mixture on top and drizzle with fresh lime juice and garnish with scallions. The sauce will form a natural salad dressing for the lettuce.
- Individual Plates: Each serving is 2 oz. dry pasta and 1/4 of the chicken mixture. Garnish it with fresh lime juice, a lime wedge and scallions or herbs. Serve it on a small exotic plate for added presentation.
- NOTE: You may substitute shrimp or tofu for the chicken and it is equally delicious!!
CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY
A staple in Indian, Thai, and Caribbean cuisines, mild-flavored coconut milk is used to enhance everything from curries to desserts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, cover potatoes with salted water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss chicken with curry powder and 1 teaspoon salt. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; cook half the chicken, turning often, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another teaspoon oil and remaining chicken.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook garlic and pepper flakes in remaining teaspoon oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, tomato paste, and 1/4 cup water. Pour into pan; add peas, and stir until liquid just begins to simmer.
- Return chicken to pan along with potatoes; toss until warmed through and coated with sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve topped with peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 48 g
LEFTOVER CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY
Make and share this Leftover Chicken Coconut Curry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lena olafsson
Categories Coconut
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- chop the onion and chilis small.
- In a blender put water ginger and peeled garlic and blend it.
- If mixture is too thick add a bit more water.
- The paste should be the consistancy of apple sauce.
- set aside.
- Heat the oil in the pan and add the onion and chilis, cook till the onion is transparent take onions/chilis out with a slotted spoon and put in the blender.
- Add mustard seeds to oil and cook until they start to pop.
- Add the ginger garlic paste and spices,fry for about a minute.
- blend coconut milk with the onion and chilis in the Blender until the chilis are nothing but minute green specks.
- In a pot heat chicken in a bit more oil.
- Add the chicken to the spice mixture and add the blended coconut milk to the chicken, heat thoroughly.
- add salt to taste serve with white basmati rice.
- *note:add as many chilis as you want to make this dish spicier.
CHICKEN WITH ROASTED CORIANDER IN COCONUT-CURRY SAUCE
Madhur Jaffrey's recipe for dakshini murgh, a southern India-style chicken dish, is ideal for entertaining. Let the coconut milk sit undisturbed until you're ready to cook; then remove the thick layer of cream from the top to stir in at the end.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place a small, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes. Add coriander, fenugreek, and peppercorns. Cook, swirling pan, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; let cool completely. Grind in a spice grinder.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add mustard seeds and cinnamon. As soon as mustard seeds pop, add chicken in a single layer (work in batches, if necessary). Cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set pieces aside on a plate as they are done.
- Add onions and garlic to pot and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add ginger and tomato. Cook until tomato is soft, about 3 minutes. Add ground toasted spices, turmeric, cayenne, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and lemon juice. Return chicken to pot, along with any accumulated juices.
- Remove thick coconut cream from top of coconut milk; set aside. Stir remaining contents of can into pot. Add enough water to fill can again (1 1/2 cups) and add to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, and stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Stir reserved coconut cream; add to pot along with chiles. Stir once or twice to warm through; remove from heat. Remove chiles and cinnamon stick, if desired. Serve, with rice, yogurt, and chutney.
CHICKEN WITH CURRY SAUCE
A mild curry sauce complements the tender chicken and sweet apples in this speedy microwave main dish. "This rapid recipe is perfect for the working gal. I like to serve it over aromatic basmati rice, says Janet Boulger of Botwood, Newfoundland.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place butter in a 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 40-50 seconds or until melted. Stir in curry powder. Add onion and apple; stir until coated. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once., Stir in the soup, milk, chicken and mushrooms; cover and microwave on high for 9-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring twice. Add peas; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes longer or until peas are tender. Serve over noodles if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE
This is different from any other curry I've made in that the chicken is first marinated, and not cooked in the curry sauce itself. The contrasting yet complementary flavors of the marinade and sauce make for an unusual and attractive dish. This pairs especially well with the "Cardamon and Fennel Flavored Rice" recipe which I've posted as well. Preparation time includes 2 hour marinating time. Do not marinate this overnight as the lemon juice will break the fibers of the chicken down too much.
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Curries
Time 2h55m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare marinade by mixing in a shallow dish the yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala,and turmeric.
- Add the chicken breasts and coat them well with the marinade.
- Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and brown the chicken on both sides.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer chicken to a small roasting pan and cook in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until juices run clear.
- As this is cooking, place the chili, lemon grass, coriander seeds, lime juice, shallot, garlic and ginger in a small food processor and blend into a paste.
- Heat the peanut oil in a small sauce pan.
- Add in the paste and gently fry for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add in the coconut milk and mix well.
- Bring to a boil, stirring, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens.
- Remove the chicken to the serving plate and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Serve with rice.
COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken, medium white onion, fresh scallion, garlic, fresh cilantro, curry powder, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, oil, medium white onion, garlic, curry powder, fresh scallion, coconut milk, pepper, chicken broth, fresh cilantro
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the onion, scallions, garlic, cilantro, curry powder, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix and let marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering, and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the curry powder and stir well, cooking for 3-4 minutes more.
- Add the scallions and coconut milk, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the coconut milk is boiling and begins to thicken.
- Add the marinated chicken and stir well. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes, or until starting to brown. Season with pepper.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot and stir.
- Bring to a rolling boil and cover the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens into a gravy.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 72 grams, Sugar 3 grams
COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN
My husband and I love this yummy dish! It's a breeze to prepare in the slow cooker, and it tastes just like a meal you'd have at your favorite Indian or Thai restaurant. -Andi Kauffman, Beavercreek, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes and onion in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides. , Transfer to slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk, curry, garlic, bouillon, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours., Serve chicken and sauce with rice; sprinkle with green onions. Garnish with raisins, coconut and peanuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY
Curry powder is stirred into this braise only during the last minute of cooking, delivering a bright hit of spice on top of the paprika and turmeric mellowed into the slow-simmered chicken. This dish from "Burma Superstar" by Desmond Tan and Kate Leahy (Ten Speed Press, 2017), needs time on the stove but not much attention, and gets even better after resting in the fridge, making it an ideal weeknight meal that can last days. There's plenty of coconut milk broth to spoon over rice or noodles. At his restaurant, Burma Superstar in Oakland, Calif., Mr. Tan also serves this with platha, a buttery, flaky Burmese flatbread, for dipping.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Trim the chicken thighs of excess fat and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces; transfer to a bowl. Add the paprika, turmeric and salt, and use your hands to mix well. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high. Stir in the onions, lower the heat to medium-low and cook gently, stirring often to prevent scorching, until tender and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring often, until most of the water from the onions has been cooked out and a glossy layer of oil has risen to the surface, about 5 minutes more.
- Add the marinated chicken and stir to release the spices into the onion. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a near boil. Let the coconut milk simmer briskly for about 4 minutes to thicken a bit. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the fish sauce. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a near boil. The broth will thin out as the chicken starts to release its juices.
- Lower to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Droplets of paprika-red oil will rise to the surface. Stir in the curry powder and cayenne, simmer briefly and remove from the heat.
- If time permits, let the curry sit for at least 20 minutes before serving. This allows the chicken to soak in more flavors as the curry cools. Bring to a simmer again right before serving and taste, adding more salt or fish sauce if desired. Serve over rice or noodles, with bowls of cilantro and lime wedges.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.
- If you don't have coconut milk, you can use a mixture of unsweetened almond milk and coconut cream.
- To make the dish spicier, add a teaspoon or two of red pepper flakes or chili powder.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add extra vegetables, such as bell peppers, carrots, or potatoes.
- Serve with rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
Chicken with Coconut Curry Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy coconut sauce is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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