Best 11 Curried Coconut Chicken Recipes

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Do you crave a delightful culinary journey that promises an explosion of flavors, immersing your taste buds in a symphony of sweet, spicy, and soothing sensations? Look no further than curried coconut chicken, a dish that harmoniously blends the richness of creamy coconut milk with the warmth of aromatic curry spices. This tantalizing dish invites you to embark on a culinary adventure, transporting you to the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia, where every bite enchants your palate with a captivating fusion of textures and flavors. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can conjure up this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and unveil the secrets of creating this delectable delicacy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CURRIED COCONUT CHICKEN



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Curried chicken simmered in coconut milk and tomatoes makes for a mouthwatering hint of the tropics! Goes great with rice and vegetables.

Provided by ROMA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
½ onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed, diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil and curry powder in a large skillet over medium-high heat for two minutes. Stir in onions and garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add chicken, tossing lightly to coat with curry oil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear.
  • Pour coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar into the pan, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 806.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CURRIED COCONUT CHICKEN FOR TWO



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Looking for a new way to fix chicken breasts? This five-ingredient recipe is a nice change of pace. It's sweet, savory and a little exotic. Serve it over rice or couscous. -Becky Walch, Manteca, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 teaspoons butter, melted
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup apricot preserves, warmed

Steps:

  • Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the coconut and curry powder. Dip chicken in butter, then coat with coconut mixture. , Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

CURRIED CHICKEN COCONUT NOODLE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Ginger     Pasta     Coconut     Curry     Winter     Lemongrass     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as a main dish and 8 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons curry powder
3 cups chicken broth
two 14-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk*
1 cup water
2 stalks of lemongrass*, the outer leaves discarded, ends trimmed, and 5 inches of the lower stalks minced
ten 1/8-inch-thick slices of peeled fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 whole chicken breast with skin and bones (about 1 pound)
1/2 pound dried rice-stick noodles* (rice vermicelli)
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons Asian fish sauce such as nuoc mam*
1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander
Asian chili oil* to taste if desired
*available at Asian markets and some specialty produce markets

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook the garlic in the vegetable oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is fragrant, add the curry powder, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, the coconut milk, the water, the lemongrass, the gingerroot, and the peppercorns and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the chicken and poach it at a bare simmer for 20 minutes, or until it is cooked through. Transfer the chicken with a slotted spoon to a bowl and let it cool, keeping the poaching mixture warm.
  • While the chicken is cooling, in a large bowl soak the noodles in warm water to cover for 5 minutes, drain them, and in a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook them for 5 minutes. Drain the noodles in a colander, rinse them under cold water, and drain them well.
  • Discard the skin and bones from the chicken, shred the meat, and stir it into the poaching mixture with the lime juice and the fish sauce. Cook the soup over moderate heat, stirring, until it is hot, divide the noodles among 6 to 8 bowls, and ladle the soup over them. Sprinkle the soup with the coriander and drizzle it with the chili oil.

CURRIED COCONUT CHICKEN



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Looking for a new way to fix chicken breasts? This no-fuss recipe is a nice change of pace. It's sweet, savory and a little exotic. Serve it over rice or couscous.-Becky Walch, Manteca, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons curry powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup apricot preserves, warmed

Steps:

  • Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the coconut and curry powder. Dip chicken in butter, then coat with coconut mixture. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

CURRIED SAUTEED CHICKEN CHUNKS WITH COCONUT MILK



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Provided by Jean Georges Vongerichten

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Peanut     Curry     Lemongrass     Cilantro

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch dice
1 teaspoon Curry Powder or commercial curry powder
Salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh chile or red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
3 tablespoons butter or neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed
2 tablespoons nam pla (Thai fish sauce)
1 cup canned unsweetened or fresh coconut milk
1 cup salted peanuts or cashews
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Time: 30 minutes
  • 1. Toss the chicken with the curry powder, salt to taste, chile, and lemongrass.
  • 2. Place the butter in a medium skillet, preferably nonstick, and turn the heat to medium-high. When it melts, add the chicken. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it loses its raw color. Add the coconut milk and turn the heat to medium.
  • 3. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through, then stir in the nam pla and nuts and cook for another 30 seconds. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

CURRIED CHICKEN-COCONUT SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pressure Cooker     Chicken     Poultry     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Coconut     Curry     Spinach     Lemongrass     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
3/4 cup chopped green onions
2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass* (from about 4 stalks)
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 large chicken thighs with bones (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 6-ounce package baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Special Equipment
pressure cooker

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in 6- to 8-quart pressure cooker. Remove skin from chicken; add chicken to cooker. Lock lid in place. Bring to high pressure over high heat. Cook 8 minutes, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain high pressure. Remove from heat. Let pressure come down naturally 8 minutes. Quick-release any remaining pressure.
  • Slowly release lid, standing back and allowing steam to escape. Transfer chicken to work surface; cool briefly. Remove bones. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes. Return chicken to soup; add spinach. Simmer until spinach wilts, about 1 minute. Add lime juice. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve, passing lime wedges separately.
  • *Available at Asian markets and in the produce section of some supermarkets.

POULET A LA CREOLE (CURRIED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE, CUCUMBER, AND COCONUT)



Poulet a la Creole (Curried Chicken with Pineapple, Cucumber, and Coconut) image

Curry and coconut, star anise and saffron - here is a recipe that demonstrates the powerful union of Caribbean and Asian food so often found in New World cuisine. The coconut milk's richness inclines me toward a simple starch accompaniment. I often serve it with basic white rice.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (4-pound) fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 ounces smoky bacon, cut into medium dice
3 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 Scotch bonnet chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
1 large red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 whole star anise
Pinch saffron threads
1 cup chicken stock
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 bay leaf, broken in half
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 European cucumber, peeled, cut lengthwise in half, seeded, and cut into small pieces
2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces fresh pineapple (golden or regular)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the Seasoned Flour: If you are making the seasoned flour, simply mix together the flour, salt, and the peppers together in a bowl. Dust the chicken with the flour, shaking off any excess. Reserve.
  • For the Chicken: In a large skillet, cook the bacon in the canola oil over medium heat, until it has rendered some of its fat. Add the chicken in batches, skin side down and sear, 2 minutes per side, turning once, until golden on all sides. Transfer the chicken to a roasting pan fitted with a rack; set the skillet aside. Bake the chicken for 25 to 35 minutes.
  • For the Curry Sauce: Set the skillet you seared the chicken in over medium-high heat and add the garlic, Scotch bonnet, and red onion. Stir well to coat and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the curry powder, stir well, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the orange juice, star anise, and saffron and cook, stirring for 2 minutes, as the juice reduces by 1/2.
  • Add the chicken stock and stir, then add the vanilla bean, bay leaf, and coconut milk and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • While the sauce is simmering, put the cucumber in a colander and toss with salt. Let stand for 20 minutes, stirring now and then to distribute the salt. (The salt will pull excess water out of the cucumber.) Rinse the cucumber well under cold running water and drain. Blot with paper towels.
  • Pass the curry sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a smaller skillet. Add the tomatoes and heat through. Keep warm over very low heat.
  • To serve, put 2 pieces of chicken on each plate. Spoon the curry sauce over and scatter the cucumber and pineapple over the top.

COCONUT CURRIED CHICKEN WINGS



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This is a great appetizer for parties - this recipe makes a lot! I usually halve the recipe and we have them for dinner with vegetable lo mein. Prep time does not include the 2-hour marinading time.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 winglets

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1/2 lbs chicken wings, rinsed and patted dry (about 24)
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups instant mashed potatoes
4 teaspoons curry powder
3 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Cut chicken apart at both joints; reserve tips for another use, if desired.
  • In a large bowl, combine milk and coconut extract; add winglets and stir well; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the next day.
  • In a medium bowl, combine potato mix, curry powder, and coconut; stir chicken to moisten; then lift out one winglet, drain briefly and roll in potato mixture to coat completely.
  • Repeat with remaining winglets.
  • Place winglets slightly apart on 2 well-greased 10x15 rimmed baking pans and one well-greased 7x11 baking pan.
  • Combine butter and garlic; drizzle over chicken.
  • Bake uncovered, at 375° until well browned and crisp, about 45 minutes, switching position of pans in oven halfway through baking.
  • Serve hot; this makes 10-12 appetizer servings or 5-6 main-dish servings.

KARI AYAM KELAPA (CURRIED CHICKEN WITH TOASTED COCONUT)



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Every country has it's own unique curries. This is a lovely smooth flavored curry with the added bananas. Serve over rice with chutney, chopped apples, chopped tomatoes on the side. Rotis, Naam or chapatis set off this meal to a T. Temper the heat by the amount of Curry powder & Chillies that you use

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (3 lb) fryer chickens
4 -6 red chilies
1/2 cup dried coconut
2 cups coconut milk (Use one tin or mix coconut powder)
2 bananas, mashed or finely chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon coriander
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons cumin
1 stalk fresh lemongrass (or use 2 strips lemon rind)
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 -2 teaspoon prepared curry powder
2 teaspoons Laos powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut up the chicken.
  • Boil the chillies in a small amount of water for2 minutes.
  • drain, remove seeds Toast the coconut in a heavy skillet,over medium heat, stirring the whole while until it becomes a lovely brown.
  • Do not leave it in the skillet as it will burn.
  • Cool.
  • Put the cooled coconut into a blender or food processor and grind very fine, add 1/2 cup coconut milk, blend again, set aside, in a bowl In the blender without washing it blend chillies, onion, garlic, tumeric, coriander, cummin, curry powder and sliced lemon grass (or lemon rind) Blend to a puree.
  • If necessary add a tbsp of peanut oil.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a skillet and add the pureed onions& spices, fry stirring constantly until the moisture evaporates and the oil is around the edges.
  • Add ground coconut, coconut milk, bananas, and stir well.
  • Add chicken and stir gently as the mixture comes to a simmer cover and slow simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally or until the chicken is tender.

CURRIED CHICKEN ROLLED IN TOASTED COCONUT



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Make and share this Curried Chicken Rolled in Toasted Coconut recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 28m

Yield 30 bite-size pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chicken stock
8 ounces boneless chicken breasts, pounded lightly at the thick end
3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced onions
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup walnuts, chopped medium-fine
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted on a baking sheet at 350 F (175 C)

Steps:

  • Put the stock and chicken breast in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • Cover, bring to a simmer, then cook for 8 minutes.
  • Set aside until completely cooled. This could be done the day before.
  • Remove the chicken from the stock (saving the liquid for a soup) and chop medium-fine.
  • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with the mayonnaise until smooth.
  • Add the chicken, onion, curry powder, walnuts, and salt; mix together gently.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours - it's much easier to roll when cold.
  • Dampen your hands and lightly roll the mixture into 3/4-inch balls.
  • Press on a coating of toasted coconut and, if you can, serve this hors d'oeuvre within an hour so the coconut will stay crunchy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 76.9, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.9

CHICKEN FLOATING IN CURRIED COCONUT SOUP



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We love Thai food, my husband asks for this dish regularly. All the flavors together create an unforgettable treat.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 -2 teaspoon sesame oil, good quality
2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
2 (800 ml) cans coconut milk
1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock, good quality
1 stalk lemongrass, cut into large slices, easier to remove
4 kaffir lime leaves
1 -2 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
1 -2 tablespoon mirin
1 -2 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon soya sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sambal oelek, chili paste
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 thai chiles, fresh, sliced into thirds, not seeded
1⁄2 jalapeno, thick slices, not seeded
1 inch ginger, peice, fresh, halved
1 galangal, large slice
4 mushrooms, thinly sliced
1⁄2 red pepper, thinly sliced
3 -5 tablespoons brown sugar, torbino
1⁄4 cup basil, thai fresh, thinly sliced (optional, garnish)
1⁄4 cup cilantro, thinly sliced (optional, garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Saute the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in sesame oil, over medium high heat, until they are golden brown.
  • 2. Remove the chicken from the pan, cool, slice thinly and put in refrigerator until needed.
  • 3. To a pot add the coconut milk and chicken stock, mix well.
  • 4. Add all the remaining ingredients, except for the garnish.
  • 5. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes then add the chicken to the soup.
  • 6. Now simmer for another 15 minutes, then pour the soup into bowls and garnish with Thai basil or cilantro.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your curry the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make curry, so don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You might be surprised at what you come up with!
  • Serve with rice or roti: Curry is traditionally served with rice or roti. Rice is a good choice for absorbing the flavorful sauce, while roti is a soft, chewy flatbread that can be used to scoop up the curry.

Conclusion:

Curried coconut chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of curry powder, coconut milk, and chicken is simply irresistible. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your curry turns out perfect every time.

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