Best 6 Thai Coconut Chicken With Pineapple Salsa Recipes

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Are you looking for a recipe that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also transports you to a tropical paradise? Look no further than the exotic flavors of Thai coconut chicken with pineapple salsa. The sweet and tangy combination of tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and refreshing pineapple salsa will create a symphony of flavors in your mouth. With its vibrant colors and enticing aromas, this dish will undoubtedly be the star of your next dinner party or a memorable meal for your family. So, grab your apron, prepare your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey to Thailand with this irresistible recipe.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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In this brothy dish, the chicken thighs are partially covered by liquid and quick-braised on the stove top. It's an family-friendly dinner with a tropical personality thanks to the coconut and pineapple.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 5), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon peanut or safflower oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 cup well-shaken coconut milk
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple, divided
1/3 cup chopped scallions
1 Thai chile, thinly sliced crosswise
2 cups cooked rice (preferably sticky), for serving

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until opaque and golden brown in places, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, stir, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add fish sauce, coconut milk, and 1/2 cup pineapple; bring to a boil. Stir, reduce heat to low, and partially cover. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Divide chicken and sauce among serving bowls.
  • Stir together remaining pineapple, scallions, and chile in a bowl. Serve chicken with sticky rice and pineapple salsa.

THAI RED CHICKEN CURRY WITH PINEAPPLE



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Just took a general idea from other recipes and combined the bits that worked and had positive feedback for this chicken and pineapple curry dish.

Provided by Steve Cannon

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
4 tablespoons red curry paste
2 teaspoons fish sauce, or more to taste
1 teaspoon crushed lemongrass, or more to taste
1 teaspoon crushed ginger, or more to taste
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
2 onions, diced
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
3 cups uncooked white rice
6 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add curry paste, fish sauce, lemongrass, and ginger and cook and stir to release the oils, about 30 seconds. Add chicken, stir to coat, and cook until browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in bell peppers and onions and cook for 1 minute. Add coconut milk and pineapple; simmer until sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings in curry before serving over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 calories, Carbohydrate 92.7 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 367 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

PINEAPPLE SALSA CHICKEN



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These flavorful chicken breasts are grilled to perfection, then topped with a sweet and spicy, colorful pineapple salsa. The dish is mildly spicy, however you can adjust the amount of jalapeno to suit your tastes. Use your favorite brand of seasoning and adjust the salt right before serving, as some brands are saltier than others.

Provided by France C

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
1 cup diced pineapple
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Pound chicken to a 1-inch thickness for even grilling. Brush oil over chicken and sprinkle Jamaican jerk seasoning evenly on both sides. Set aside.
  • Combine pineapple, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl for the salsa. Set aside.
  • Place chicken on the hot grill and lower heat to medium. Grill until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a plate to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Top chicken with salsa mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 891.8 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN



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This dish is super easy and lower in fat too!

Provided by Amy Brolsma

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups dry jasmine rice
3 cups water
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 cups 1 inch pieces asparagus
1 cup snow peas
½ cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped green onions
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, combine water and rice. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine the chicken and curry powder, and toss to coat.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook the chicken, stirring frequently, over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Mix in the asparagus, snow peas, carrots and green onions; cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk , continue cooking until sauce is hot, and chicken is cooked through. Serve over the hot, cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Carbohydrate 91.4 g, Cholesterol 98.8 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 50.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 140.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

THAI CHICKEN CURRY WITH PINEAPPLE



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This chicken curry is made with coconut milk and sweetened with pineapple.

Provided by CupcakeSparkles11

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon curry paste
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 cup chicken stock
4 chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped carrot
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons chicken stock
¾ cup chopped fresh pineapple

Steps:

  • Cook and stir the curry powder and curry paste in a saucepan over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour the coconut milk into the saucepan and mix well. Stir in the fish sauce, brown sugar, and 1 cup chicken stock.
  • Place the chicken thighs, peas, peppers, and carrots into the saucepan with the curry sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the chicken is cooked though, about 25 minutes.
  • Whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold chicken stock. Stir cornstarch mixture into the curry. Mix the pineapple into the curry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 867.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

COCONUT PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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Pineapple, coconut and almonds dress up this pleasantly sweet treatment for cooked chicken. "It's a great way to serve leftover chicken," says Nyla Christensen of Rapid City, South Dakota. "Sometimes, I use turkey instead."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, divided
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. In a large skillet, combine the cornstarch, sugar, broth, lemon juice, salt and reserved juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in the chicken, green pepper, coconut, pineapple, 1/4 cup almonds and extract. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh pineapple, coconut milk, and chicken will give your dish a much better taste than canned or frozen ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level. If you like your food spicy, add more chili peppers or red curry paste. If you prefer a milder dish, use less of these ingredients.
  • Serve with rice or noodles. This dish is traditionally served with rice, but you can also serve it with noodles or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Thai coconut chicken with pineapple salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of sweet pineapple, creamy coconut milk, and savory chicken is sure to please everyone at the table.

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