Description
A delightful recipe for best Thai coconut chicken that combines tender chicken with a rich coconut curry sauce, perfect for serving over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk (full fat for best flavor)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional but authentic)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or Thai basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant and translucent. Add the red bell pepper and cook another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release the flavors. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add lime juice and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning (more salt, lime, or curry paste as desired). Serve hot over jasmine rice, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Add pineapple chunks or mango for a sweet twist.
- Toss in baby spinach or snap peas for extra veggies.
- For extra heat, sprinkle crushed red chili flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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