Best 10 Thai Chicken Curry In Coconut Milk Recipes

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Taste the tantalizing flavors of Thailand with our comprehensive guide to cooking the delectable "Thai Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk." Embark on a culinary journey that unveils the secrets of this iconic dish, bursting with the vibrant interplay of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes. We'll take you through the essential ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and insightful tips to ensure you create the perfect Thai chicken curry. Get ready to indulge in a fragrant and creamy curry highlighted by the succulent texture of chicken and the velvety richness of coconut milk.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

THAI CHICKEN CURRY



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Easy Thai chicken curry with coconut milk. With simple ingredients and fast prep, this ONE PAN Thai curry recipe will become an instant fave.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, or a mix!)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 leek (thinly sliced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 can full-fat coconut milk ((14 ounces) (do not use light, or the sauce won't thicken properly))
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (torn)
Prepared brown rice or sourdough for serving

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
  • Melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large, ovenproof skillet. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until deeply golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the bell pepper, leek, garlic, and ginger, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Stir in the curry paste. Cook for 5 additional minutes, stirring often. Slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring to combine. Return the reserved chicken to the skillet.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. The chicken will be fully cooked when a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, and the juices run clear. (Note: Smaller chicken breasts may be done closer to the 15-minute mark.)
  • Top with cilantro. Serve with rice and fresh sourdough bread for mopping up the sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), without rice or sourdough, Calories 473 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 39 g, TransFat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

THAI CHICKEN CURRY IN COCONUT MILK



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This recipe is one of the favorites in the family! If you don't have fish sauce available, try making it with soy sauce.

Provided by NELL ROSS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon curry paste
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into strips
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat; heat the curry paste in the oil about 30 seconds. Add the chicken and cook another 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, lemon zest, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lemon juice; bring to a boil; cook until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro over the dish; stir. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 378.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

COCONUT CURRY THAI CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1(13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
1 tablespoon Thai curry paste
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
Dash cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces high-fiber whole wheat linguine, (recommended: DeCecco)
Olive oil cooking spray
1 vidalia onion, chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, fat removed, cut into small pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers
1 cup thinly sliced water chestnuts
1 cup scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
Chopped fresh mint and cilantro leaves, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

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!!

AWESOME THAI CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY



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This recipe introduced me to the fantastic flavour of coconut milk and curry paste, its insane how good it is, don't even think of skimping on any of the ingredients, you need them all. Fish sauce is super cheap and you can find it in the asian food isle in your supermarket. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

Provided by Le Beast

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 -2 teaspoon red curry paste (1 for medium 2 for hot)
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (unsweetened, not lite)
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 stalk lemongrass, first outer layer removed cut in half
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large wok, add the garlic, saute.
  • Add the curry, ginger and the thicker cream on top of the can of coconut milk to the wok, whisk.
  • Now add the rest of the coconut milk in along with everything but the chicken and pineapple, whisk.
  • Bring to a slow boil for 7 minutes, then discard the lemongrass Add the chicken and pineapple and cook till the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 7-9 minutes.
  • Serve over Jasmine rice and top with green onion.
  • Soooooooooooooo yummy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.5, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 19.2, Sodium 832.1, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 21.7, Protein 2.8

THAI CHICKEN CURRY



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This is a Thai chicken curry recipe I've been perfecting for many years. It is extremely flavorful, and the potatoes come out perfect, my favorite part of the dish. Serve over basmati rice.

Provided by bluremi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 teaspoon sesame oil, or as needed
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons Thai yellow curry paste
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon fish sauce
½ teaspoon Thai red chile paste
⅓ teaspoon ground coriander
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup water, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until garlic begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, curry paste, ginger, fish sauce, chile paste, and coriander; stir until evenly coated and well mixed.
  • Stir coconut milk and 1/2 cup water into the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in chicken, zucchini, and bell pepper. Continue to simmer, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 cup water in a small bowl; stir into the simmering mixture. Uncover, raise heat to high, and bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro and lime juice just prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 352.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

THAI HOT CHICKEN & COCONUT CURRY



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It turns out great with just plain white rice served with it. It's spicy so you can cut down on the chillies. It is quick to make since these things are usually in the fridge and not much cutting required. If you want you can add a few veggies.

Provided by Rhea_k

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb chicken (u can use any other kind of meat u like, beef goes really well)
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
2 red chilies, sliced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
cooked rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Put coconut milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes until a little thick. Stir in red curry paste and garlic and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • Cut chicken into bite sized pcs and add them to the pan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and add the lime juice, fish sauce, chillies, turmeric and salt.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or till chicken is cooked. You can add a little water if the sauce looks dry.
  • Stir in basil and cilantro, adjust salt and serve with white rice. (if using dry basil leaves let it simmer for 2 more minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 1259.3, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 18

THAI CHICKEN CURRY



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Categories     Chicken     Pepper     Poultry     Vegetable     Sauté     Dinner     Coconut     Basil     Curry     Bell Pepper     Party     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk,* whisked to blend
1 1/4 teaspoons Thai curry paste*
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 pound chicken tenders, cut crosswise in half
1 tablespoon (packed) brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)*
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Bring 1/4 cup coconut milk and curry paste to boil in large skillet over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Add bell pepper and onion; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, remaining coconut milk, sugar and fish sauce. Cook until chicken is cooked through, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 3 ingredients and simmer 1 minute. Season with salt.
  • *Available at Asian markets and some supermarkets nationwide.

KOSHER THAI CHICKEN CURRY IN COCONUT MILK



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This tasty combination of exotic flavours is easy to make and also fits low cholesterol diet requirements. Serve with rice.

Provided by enjoyfood2

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • In large nonstick frying pan, heat oil over high heat. Stir-fry curry paste for 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Stir in onion and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add red pepper and lemon rind. Stir-fry for 1 minute (or until onion is softened).
  • Stir in coconut milk, soy sauce, lemon juice, broccoli and miniature corn. Bring to boil.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes (or until liquid is reduced slightly). Stir in coriander.

THAI CHICKEN CURRY



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Learn how to make an authentic-tasting Thai chicken curry with this easy step-by-step recipe

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 shallots, or 1 small onion
1 stalk lemongrass
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3-4 tsp red Thai curry paste
4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar, brown is best
4 lime leaves
400ml can coconut milk
20g pack fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Peel shallots or onion and cut in half from top to root. Lay the cut sides flat on a board and thinly slice. Very finely slice the lemongrass, starting at the thinner end, stopping towards the base when it gets tough (often described as 'woody' and white in the centre).
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan for a couple of minutes until the oil separates (it looks more liquid at this point). Add the shallots or onion. Fry for 3-5 mins, until soft and translucent. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 min, stirring all the time.
  • Add chicken pieces and stir until they are coated. Add the lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, lime leaves and coconut milk. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins until the chicken is cooked. Stir the curry a few times while it cooks, to stop it sticking and to keep the chicken submerged.
  • While the chicken is cooking, strip the leaves from the coriander stalks, gather into a pile and chop very roughly. Taste the curry and add a little more curry paste and salt if you think it needs it. Stir half the coriander into the curry and sprinkle the rest over the top. Serve with Thai jasmine or basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6.1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.35 milligram of sodium

THAI-STYLE COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN TACOS



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This weeknight chicken dish takes advantage of super flavorful jarred curry paste and pairs it with silky coconut milk to create a meal that comes together in just 20 minutes. Each step in this deceptively simple dish coaxes maximum flavor out of relatively few ingredients: Toasting the curry paste in the pan concentrates its taste, searing the chicken in the mixture ensures it's properly coated, and simmering in creamy coconut milk tenderizes the meat. A splash of lime juice and a spoonful of pico de gallo brighten and lighten the rich curry. Fold the mixture into tacos or try the curry chicken as a topping for grain bowls, cauliflower rice, sautéed broccoli or leafy greens.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, tacos, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from approximately 2 limes), plus wedges for serving
1 large tomato, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 avocado, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add the curry paste and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is softened, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat, stirring, until no longer pink, 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and simmer until the sauce is thickened and the chicken starts to caramelize, about 15 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, make the pico de gallo: Toss the tomato, onion, cilantro and the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Top with the pico de gallo and avocado, if using. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 733 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your curry the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your liking. If you like things spicy, add more chili peppers. If you prefer a milder curry, use less. You can also add different vegetables or proteins to create your own unique dish.
  • Be patient when cooking the curry. It takes time for the flavors to develop, so don't rush the process. Simmer the curry for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time.
  • Serve the curry with rice or bread. Rice is the traditional accompaniment to Thai curry, but you can also serve it with bread, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Thai chicken curry in coconut milk is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender chicken, this curry is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give this Thai chicken curry a try. You won't be disappointed!

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