Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Irresistible Thai Chicken Coconut Curry, a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken and a creamy coconut sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this one-pot meal is simple to prepare and promises to delight your taste buds. Experience the essence of Thailand in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp red curry paste (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes for even cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger in oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add cubed chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides (5-7 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Pour in coconut milk and add red curry paste; stir well and let simmer gently.
- Mix in soy sauce and lime juice; simmer for another 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For protein variations, consider using tofu or shrimp. Enhance the flavor by adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas. Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of red curry paste used.