Best 7 Thai Style Coconut Curry Chicken Tacos Recipes

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Are you craving a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with the convenience of tacos? Look no further than Thai-style coconut curry chicken tacos. This dish brings together the rich and creamy coconut curry sauce, marinated chicken, and an array of fresh vegetables, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delicious and satisfying recipe that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive gathering with friends and family.

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

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN TACOS



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Grilled tortillas filled with coconut curry chicken, green apple and Thai basil. Topped with mango chile sauce and crunchy peanuts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons red curry paste
1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
1 ripe medium mango, seed removed, peeled
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, diced
1/2 teaspoon red curry paste
1 Granny Smith apple, julienned
1/4 cup torn fresh Thai basil leaves
8 Old El Paso™ tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)
1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix coconut milk and 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons red curry paste until well blended. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture in separate container for brushing on chicken when grilling. Add chicken to bag; toss to coat. Refrigerate about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in blender or food processor, place Mango Sauce ingredients. Cover; blend on high until smooth. Place in bowl until ready to serve. Place Thai Fresh Salsa ingredients in separate bowl.
  • Drain chicken, keeping as much marinade as possible on meat. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cook chicken 5 to 8 minutes on each side until cooked through, brushing with reserved coconut milk mixture halfway through cooking. Heat tortillas on grill.
  • Cut chicken into thin strips. Fill tortillas with chicken, salsa, sauce and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g

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

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!!

THAI CHICKEN TACOS



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Inspired by a Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, this recipe is an awesome way to use leftover chicken. If you have a little extra time, let the carrot and cucumber marinate in some rice vinegar before taco time. -Melissa Halonen, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 taco shells
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
1 bottle (11-1/2 ounces) Thai peanut sauce, divided
1 medium cucumber, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat taco shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine chicken and 1/2 cup peanut sauce; heat through., In a small bowl, mix cucumber, carrot and cilantro. Serve chicken in taco shells with cucumber mixture and remaining peanut sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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

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

SLOW-COOKER COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN



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My husband and I love this slow-cooker coconut curry chicken! It's a breeze to prepare 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 4h20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup light coconut milk
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup hot cooked rice
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Optional: Raisins, shredded coconut and chopped unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and onion in a 1-1/2- or 2-qt. slow cooker. In a large 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 4-5 hours, until meat is tender., Serve chicken and sauce with rice; sprinkle with green onions. If desired, garnish with raisins, coconut and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • For a vegetarian version of this recipe, substitute tofu or tempeh for the chicken.
  • If you don't have coconut milk, you can use a mixture of heavy cream and chicken broth.
  • For a spicier curry, add a teaspoon or two of red pepper flakes or chopped chili peppers.
  • Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, salsa, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

This Thai-style coconut curry chicken taco recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic Thai dish. The curry is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. The tacos are perfect for a quick and easy meal, and they're also great for parties and potlucks.

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