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Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken

Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken

Tender chicken simmers in a silky coconut curry with peppers, lime, and fresh cilantro. Weeknight simple, takeout-level flavor.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces about 1-inch chunks
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil canola or coconut oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1.5 tsp garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste mild or hot to taste
  • 14 fl oz full-fat coconut milk shake the can well
  • 0.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1.5 tsp fish sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear chicken in two batches until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate.
  • Lower heat to medium. Cook onion and bell pepper until softened, 4–5 minutes.
  • Stir in ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Blend in curry paste and toast 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Pour in coconut milk and broth. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
  • Stir in brown sugar and fish sauce. Return chicken and any juices to the pan.
  • Simmer gently until chicken is cooked and sauce thickens, 8–10 minutes.
  • Off heat, stir in lime juice and half the cilantro. Adjust salt to taste.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with remaining cilantro.

Notes

Variation: Add a handful of baby spinach at the end for extra greens, or swap thighs for chicken breast and reduce simmering by a couple minutes. For extra heat, stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Thin with a splash of broth when reheating.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.