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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 Method Notes

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

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear chicken in two batches until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Cook onion and bell pepper until softened, 4–5 minutes.
  5. Stir in ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Blend in curry paste and toast 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Pour in coconut milk and broth. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
  8. Stir in brown sugar and fish sauce. Return chicken and any juices to the pan.
  9. Simmer gently until chicken is cooked and sauce thickens, 8–10 minutes.
  10. Off heat, stir in lime juice and half the cilantro. Adjust salt to taste.
  11. 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.

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