Best 7 Chicken With Coconut Curry Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with this delectable Chicken with Coconut Curry Sauce recipe. Originating from Thailand, this dish is an exquisite symphony of flavors that blends the richness of coconut milk with the aromatic warmth of curry spices. Succulent chicken pieces are lovingly simmered in a creamy and fragrant sauce, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes. Accompany this main course with fluffy Jasmine rice to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce, or wrap it in a roti for a delightful handheld treat. Additionally, explore variations of this classic dish, including a vegetarian option with tofu and a tantalizingly spicy version for those who crave a fiery kick. Embark on this culinary adventure and indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this irresistible Chicken with Coconut Curry Sauce.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH COCONUT RED CURRY SAUCE



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Simple and quick recipe for spicy Thai curry chicken.

Provided by Alex Wilkens

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Vegetable oil
1 Whole green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons Thai Red Curry
1/3 Cup Canned low salt chicken broth
1/2 Cup Canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 Tablespoon Fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Place the chicken between two sheets of waxed paper, using a mallet or rolling pin, pound out the chicken until an even 1/2 inch thickness. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the chicken, saute until browned and almost cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. While chicken is cooking, combine curry powder with a few spoonfuls of warm water and stir it into a paste.Reduce heat to medium-low, add the green onion and curry paste to the skillet, stir 1 minute. Add broth and boil until reduced to a glaze, about another minute. Add the coconut milk and cook down, stirring constantly, until the sauce coats a spoon. Mix in lime juice. Return chicken and any collected juices to the skillet. Reduce the heat to med-low, simmer until the chicken is fully cooked, about 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to plates, and spoon the sauce over evenly.

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN



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A nice zippy chicken curry balanced out by the sweetness of coconut milk. This recipe is very basic and easy to customize to your taste. I have added hearts of palm, bamboo shoots, pineapple, mushrooms, onions or shallots...have fun with it!

Provided by Faith

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon curry paste, or more to taste
⅓ cup chicken broth
½ cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat, and pan-fry the chicken breasts until the meat is no longer pink, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium; stir the green onions and curry paste into the skillet, and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Pour the broth into the skillet, and scrape up and dissolve any brown flavor bits in the skillet with a spoon. Bring the mixture to a full boil, and cook until the mixture has thickened into a glaze, about 10 minutes; pour in the coconut milk, bring back to a boil, and cook until thickened, about 10 more minutes. Mix the lime juice into the sauce, and stir in any juices that have collected from the chicken. Return the chicken breasts to the pan, spoon sauce over the chicken, and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 475.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

THAI BASIL CHICKEN WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE



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A classic Thai chicken curry with coconut milk and basil. Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with basil leaves.

Provided by Pietro

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon green curry paste
1 (15 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup snow peas
1 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
½ cup bamboo shoots
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
½ lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir chicken into the hot skillet and season with salt and pepper. Mix in curry paste. Brown chicken on both sides, about 10 minutes total.
  • Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, snow peas, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and bamboo shoots. Season with cinnamon and stir well. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 532.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CHICKEN WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken     Herb     Poultry     Sauté     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Coconut     Curry     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 Servings; Can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons curry paste (such as Thai Red Curry Base)
1/3 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Place chicken between sheets of waxed paper. Using mallet or rolling pin, pound chicken to even 1/2-inch thickness. Peel off paper. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken; sauté until brown and almost cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Add green onion and curry paste to skillet. Stir 1 minute. Add broth; boil until reduced to glaze, about 1 minute. Add coconut milk; cook until sauce coats spoon, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Mix in lime juice. Return chicken and any collected juices to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon sauce over, dividing evenly.

MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE



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This is different from any other curry I've made in that the chicken is first marinated, and not cooked in the curry sauce itself. The contrasting yet complementary flavors of the marinade and sauce make for an unusual and attractive dish. This pairs especially well with the "Cardamon and Fennel Flavored Rice" recipe which I've posted as well. Preparation time includes 2 hour marinating time. Do not marinate this overnight as the lemon juice will break the fibers of the chicken down too much.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Curries

Time 2h55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1 red chile, seeded and chopped (or leave seeds in if you like it spicier)
1 lemon grass root, white only,chopped
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
1 lime, juice of
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon peanut oil
200 ml coconut milk

Steps:

  • Prepare marinade by mixing in a shallow dish the yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala,and turmeric.
  • Add the chicken breasts and coat them well with the marinade.
  • Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and brown the chicken on both sides.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer chicken to a small roasting pan and cook in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until juices run clear.
  • As this is cooking, place the chili, lemon grass, coriander seeds, lime juice, shallot, garlic and ginger in a small food processor and blend into a paste.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a small sauce pan.
  • Add in the paste and gently fry for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add in the coconut milk and mix well.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens.
  • Remove the chicken to the serving plate and spoon the sauce over the top.
  • Serve with rice.

CHICKEN WITH ROASTED CORIANDER IN COCONUT-CURRY SAUCE



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Madhur Jaffrey's recipe for dakshini murgh, a southern India-style chicken dish, is ideal for entertaining. Let the coconut milk sit undisturbed until you're ready to cook; then remove the thick layer of cream from the top to stir in at the end.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 cinnamon stick (2 inches long)
3 1/2 pounds chicken pieces (from 1 whole chicken), skin removed, cut into small pieces
2 medium onions, cut into thin rings
5 cloves garlic, cut into thin slices
1 teaspoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger (from a 1 1/2-inch piece)
1 tomato, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 can (14 ounces) full-fat coconut milk, such as A Taste of Thai
2 fresh hot green chiles, such as bird's-eye, Indian long, or serrano, split lengthwise
Plain Basmati Rice, for serving
Yogurt with Cucumber and Mint, for serving
Fresh Cilantro Chutney, for serving

Steps:

  • Place a small, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes. Add coriander, fenugreek, and peppercorns. Cook, swirling pan, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; let cool completely. Grind in a spice grinder.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add mustard seeds and cinnamon. As soon as mustard seeds pop, add chicken in a single layer (work in batches, if necessary). Cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set pieces aside on a plate as they are done.
  • Add onions and garlic to pot and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add ginger and tomato. Cook until tomato is soft, about 3 minutes. Add ground toasted spices, turmeric, cayenne, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and lemon juice. Return chicken to pot, along with any accumulated juices.
  • Remove thick coconut cream from top of coconut milk; set aside. Stir remaining contents of can into pot. Add enough water to fill can again (1 1/2 cups) and add to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, and stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir reserved coconut cream; add to pot along with chiles. Stir once or twice to warm through; remove from heat. Remove chiles and cinnamon stick, if desired. Serve, with rice, yogurt, and chutney.

COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY



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Curry powder is stirred into this braise only during the last minute of cooking, delivering a bright hit of spice on top of the paprika and turmeric mellowed into the slow-simmered chicken. This dish from "Burma Superstar" by Desmond Tan and Kate Leahy (Ten Speed Press, 2017), needs time on the stove but not much attention, and gets even better after resting in the fridge, making it an ideal weeknight meal that can last days. There's plenty of coconut milk broth to spoon over rice or noodles. At his restaurant, Burma Superstar in Oakland, Calif., Mr. Tan also serves this with platha, a buttery, flaky Burmese flatbread, for dipping.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/3 cup canola oil
2 yellow onions, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (13-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
1 cup cilantro sprigs, for serving
1 lime or lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Trim the chicken thighs of excess fat and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces; transfer to a bowl. Add the paprika, turmeric and salt, and use your hands to mix well. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high. Stir in the onions, lower the heat to medium-low and cook gently, stirring often to prevent scorching, until tender and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring often, until most of the water from the onions has been cooked out and a glossy layer of oil has risen to the surface, about 5 minutes more.
  • Add the marinated chicken and stir to release the spices into the onion. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a near boil. Let the coconut milk simmer briskly for about 4 minutes to thicken a bit. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the fish sauce. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a near boil. The broth will thin out as the chicken starts to release its juices.
  • Lower to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Droplets of paprika-red oil will rise to the surface. Stir in the curry powder and cayenne, simmer briefly and remove from the heat.
  • If time permits, let the curry sit for at least 20 minutes before serving. This allows the chicken to soak in more flavors as the curry cools. Bring to a simmer again right before serving and taste, adding more salt or fish sauce if desired. Serve over rice or noodles, with bowls of cilantro and lime wedges.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk instead of light coconut milk.
  • If you don't have red curry paste, you can use a different type of curry paste, such as green curry paste or yellow curry paste.
  • To make the dish spicier, add more red curry paste. If you want to make the dish less spicy, omit the cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have a bamboo steamer, you can use a colander or a metal steamer basket. Just make sure that the steamer is large enough to hold the chicken breasts.

Conclusion:

This steamed chicken with coconut curry sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the coconut curry sauce is creamy and delicious. Serve it over rice, noodles, or vegetables for a complete meal.

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