Best 13 Coconut Curry Thai Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with an exotic culinary journey to Thailand with our delectable Coconut Curry Thai Chicken recipe. This dish, brimming with authentic Thai flavors, promises a harmonious blend of creamy coconut milk, aromatic curry paste, and tender chicken. Embark on a sensory adventure as you explore the depths of Thai cuisine, where sweet, sour, and savory notes dance together in perfect harmony.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll unveil the secrets behind crafting this mouthwatering dish, providing step-by-step instructions, insightful tips, and a treasure trove of variations to suit your palate. Discover the art of balancing bold flavors, from the fiery kick of chili peppers to the refreshing tang of lemongrass.

Uncover the versatility of coconut curry, and learn how to tailor it to your preferences. Whether you crave a symphony of vegetables or the hearty addition of shrimp, this recipe adapts effortlessly to your culinary desires.

So, prepare to embark on a culinary expedition, where the vibrant flavors of Thailand take center stage. Let your taste buds be captivated by the symphony of spices, the richness of coconut milk, and the succulent texture of chicken. Get ready to savor the essence of Thailand with our Coconut Curry Thai Chicken recipe!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT CURRY THAI CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1(13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
1 tablespoon Thai curry paste
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
Dash cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces high-fiber whole wheat linguine, (recommended: DeCecco)
Olive oil cooking spray
1 vidalia onion, chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, fat removed, cut into small pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers
1 cup thinly sliced water chestnuts
1 cup scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
Chopped fresh mint and cilantro leaves, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients, whisk until thoroughly combined and set aside.
  • For the chicken: Cook the whole wheat linguine al dente according to box directions. Drain and rinse under cold water and spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray so it does not stick and set aside.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and add onions. Cook until translucent and beginning to brown, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and stir in curry powder. Saute chicken until lightly brown. Add the peanut butter and allow it to melt to coat the chicken.
  • Add the roasted red peppers, water chestnuts and scallions and season with salt and pepper as you like. Saute for a few minutes just to release flavor.
  • Pour the coconut curry sauce over the chicken and vegetables and stir gently. Cook just until warmed through and thickened a bit, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Garnish with chopped mint and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
  • SUZY'S SERVING OPTIONS: (Serves four or more ? can be doubled easily)
  • Family Style ? Put linguine in a large deep platter or decorative bowl and pour mixture over the top. Toss gently with tongs. Garnish with fresh lime juice, and chopped scallions or herbs.
  • Low Carb Diets ? On a large dinner plate place Boston lettuce leaves in a fan covering the entire plate. Place 1/4 of the chicken mixture on top and drizzle with fresh lime juice and garnish with scallions. The sauce will form a natural salad dressing for the lettuce.
  • Individual Plates: Each serving is 2 oz. dry pasta and 1/4 of the chicken mixture. Garnish it with fresh lime juice, a lime wedge and scallions or herbs. Serve it on a small exotic plate for added presentation.
  • NOTE: You may substitute shrimp or tofu for the chicken and it is equally delicious!!

EASY THAI CHICKEN CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK



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This chicken curry is so good I'll never need to order takeout again!

Provided by Laurie Davis

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 ½ teaspoons red chili paste
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
¾ teaspoon granulated garlic
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
½ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add curry powder and chili paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken, onion, and bell pepper. Stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
  • Add fish sauce and garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add coconut milk, chicken stock, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a low simmer and cook until flavors come together, 7 to 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 25.8 g, Sodium 317 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY SOUP



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Chicken soup soothes the soul (not a scientific fact yet, but it may as well be). In this Thai version, we infuse the broth with coconut milk, fragrant curry paste, fresh ginger, and cilantro to wake up the senses. If you're looking to clear congestion, add a few slices of fresh jalapeno to the stock mixture while it simmers. Remember to saute the chicken just until no longer pink, otherwise the pieces may become tough in the finished soup.

Provided by Doug Mella

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Curry Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons green curry paste
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
½ cup water
1 (1 inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 bunch cilantro, stems and sprigs separated
1 cup diagonally sliced fresh snow peas
3 ounces uncooked brown rice vermicelli noodles
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add minced ginger and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add stock, coconut milk, water, ginger piece, lime juice, and 1/4 cup cilantro stems. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Discard ginger piece. Stir in snow peas and noodles. Cook until noodles are tender, about 3 minutes. Top with cilantro sprigs and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 244.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

THAI-STYLE COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN TACOS



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This weeknight chicken dish takes advantage of super flavorful jarred curry paste and pairs it with silky coconut milk to create a meal that comes together in just 20 minutes. Each step in this deceptively simple dish coaxes maximum flavor out of relatively few ingredients: Toasting the curry paste in the pan concentrates its taste, searing the chicken in the mixture ensures it's properly coated, and simmering in creamy coconut milk tenderizes the meat. A splash of lime juice and a spoonful of pico de gallo brighten and lighten the rich curry. Fold the mixture into tacos or try the curry chicken as a topping for grain bowls, cauliflower rice, sautéed broccoli or leafy greens.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, tacos, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from approximately 2 limes), plus wedges for serving
1 large tomato, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 avocado, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add the curry paste and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is softened, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat, stirring, until no longer pink, 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and simmer until the sauce is thickened and the chicken starts to caramelize, about 15 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, make the pico de gallo: Toss the tomato, onion, cilantro and the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Top with the pico de gallo and avocado, if using. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 733 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

OPRAH'S THAI CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY SOUP



Oprah's Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Soup image

Not your average chicken soup, this Thai-inspired take gets spiced up with fresh garlic, ginger, green curry, coriander, cumin, cilantro, shallots and jalapeños, if you please. Courtesy Rori Trovato

Provided by Sayster

Categories     Thai

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups chicken stock
5 garlic cloves, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 -3 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon green curry paste
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
3/4 cup cilantro leaves and stems, plus additional
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, loosely packed
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
3/4 cup shallot, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 jalapeno, sliced into rings (optional)
1 tomatoes, small, seeded and diced, for garnish
1/2 cup coconut flakes, freshly shaved and toasted, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottom pot over high heat, combine chicken stock, garlic, ginger, curry paste, coriander, cumin, peppercorns and cilantro.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Strain broth over a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids.
  • Return broth to pot; add coconut milk, shallots, mushrooms and chicken.
  • Return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar and jalapeño, if desired; stir until sugar is dissolved, then add mixture to soup.
  • Garnish with tomato, coconut shavings and cilantro; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 1102.1, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 11.7, Protein 17.6

THAI BASIL CHICKEN IN COCONUT-CURRY SAUCE



Thai Basil Chicken in Coconut-Curry Sauce image

This is a family favorite recipe the kids enjoy as well. I grown my own Thai basil, so I have lots of it in the summer. It does give the dish much more flavor. When basil is out of season I use cilantro. I eliminate the jalapenos when serving this to my kids.

Provided by 4JRhodes

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 large onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or finely diced
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup Thai basil (or cilantro)

Steps:

  • ~Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place in a storage bag and toss with the curry powder and ½ teaspoon salt. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • ~In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil at medium-high heat. Add half of chicken and cook 2-3 minutes or till chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken and repeat with remaining chicken. Remove chicken.
  • ~Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet. Add onion and bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and ginger just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • ~Stir cornstarch into coconut milk. Turn heat to low and slowly add milk. Cook and stir until thickened. Turn up the heat to medium if needed. Add chicken and basil just before serving. Sometimes I add more curry if needed. Serve over hot rice and garnish with fresh basil. Steamed cauliflower goes well with this dish.

COCONUT CURRY THAI CHICKEN



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Provided by Susannah Locketti

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
1 tablespoon Thai curry paste
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
Dash cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces high-fiber whole-wheat linguine, (recommended: DeCecco)
Olive oil cooking spray
1 Vidalia or other sweet onion, chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, fat removed, cut into small pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers
1 cup thinly sliced water chestnuts
1 cup scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
Chopped fresh mint and cilantro leaves, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients, whisk until thoroughly combined and set aside.
  • For the chicken: Cook the whole-wheat linguine al dente according to box directions. Drain and rinse under cold water and spray lightly with olive oil cooking spray so it does not stick and set aside.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and add onion. Cook until translucent and beginning to brown, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and stir in curry powder. Saute chicken until lightly brown. Add the peanut butter and allow it to melt to coat the chicken.
  • Add the roasted red peppers, water chestnuts and scallions and season with salt and pepper as you like. Saute for a few minutes just to release flavor.
  • Pour the coconut milk sauce over the chicken and vegetables and stir gently. Cook just until warmed through and thickened a bit, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Garnish with chopped mint and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
  • SUZY'S SERVING OPTIONS: (Serves 4 or more - can be doubled easily)
  • Family Style ¿ Put linguine in a large deep platter or decorative bowl and pour mixture over the top. Toss gently with tongs. Garnish with fresh lime juice, and chopped scallions or herbs.
  • Low Carb Diets ¿ On a large dinner plate place Boston lettuce leaves in a fan covering the entire plate. Place 1/4 of the chicken mixture on top and drizzle with fresh lime juice and garnish with scallions. The sauce will form a natural salad dressing for the lettuce.
  • Individual Plates: Each serving is 2 ounces dry pasta and 1/4 of the chicken mixture. Garnish it with fresh lime juice, a lime wedge and scallions or herbs. Serve it on a small exotic plate for added presentation.

GREEN THAI COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN WRAPS



Green Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Wraps image

Serve this lunch with fresh fruit; sliced apples are a great match. Please note you may want to add slightly more curry paste and less coconut milk to kick up the flavor.

Provided by Thea

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup light coconut milk (or less)
1 tablespoon thai green curry (or more)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 1/4 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inch) or 4 Sandwich wraps
1 cup shredded green leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • To make filling:.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk and curry paste till smooth. Stir in cilantro, chicken, carrots, green onions and peanuts. Toss to coat.
  • To assemble:.
  • Arrange tortillas in single layer on flat surface. Place one quarter of chicken down center of each tortilla. Top with lettuce. Roll up tortillas burrito-style, tucking ends in and wrappeing each up snugly. Cut each in half. Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate.

THAI CHICKEN CURRY IN COCONUT MILK



Thai Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk image

This recipe is one of the favorites in the family! If you don't have fish sauce available, try making it with soy sauce.

Provided by NELL ROSS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon curry paste
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into strips
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat; heat the curry paste in the oil about 30 seconds. Add the chicken and cook another 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, lemon zest, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lemon juice; bring to a boil; cook until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro over the dish; stir. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 378.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

THAI RED CURRY COCONUT CHICKEN



Thai Red Curry Coconut Chicken image

A great quick weeknight meal to prepare during the busy holiday season!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 container (6 oz) Liberté® organic Philippine coconut yogurt
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar snap pea pods
1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
Salt and pepper, if desired
2 cups cooked rice
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Lime wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix yogurt, chicken broth, curry paste, gingerroot and garlic until well blended. Set aside.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add peanut butter; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until chicken is well coated.
  • Reduce heat to medium; stir in pea pods and bell pepper. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in yogurt mixture; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve over rice. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

COCONUT THAI CURRY CHICKEN



Coconut Thai Curry Chicken image

This was from one of the first contestants, Susannah Locketti, of Food Networks Next Food Network Star show. I would like to thank everyone who has posted such nice comments, but really Susannah deserves credit for this recipe. The green curry paste is quite hot, so you may want to adjust the curry paste for heat. I've updated the recipe to just reflect a few things noted in the comments as well as my own preparation methods that I've noticed in three years since I published this recipe. Enjoy! April 2009

Provided by SoChic

Categories     Coconut

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

14 ounces light coconut milk (1 can)
1 tablespoon green curry paste (use red if preferred)
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 -2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, fat removed, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 red bell pepper, roasted and sliced
4 ounces sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onion (white part only)
cilantro, washed and chopped
1/2 lb fettuccine, look for high-fiber
cooking spray
1 lime

Steps:

  • Slice lime into wedges, juice half the wedges. Set aside lime juice. Set aside rest of wedges for garnish.
  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside or refrigerate until ready to prepare the rest of the dish.
  • To roast the red bell pepper:.
  • -Cut pepper in half and remove seeds and white part. Place on broiler pan skin side up. Broil until skin just starts to char, about 5-7 minutes. Slice when cool. You could use a torch to char it if you like, or substitute jarred roasted red pepper slices.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients until thoroughly combined (milk through black pepper) and set aside.
  • Boil the pasta al dente according to box directions.
  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and sauté chicken until browned and cooked through, above 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the peanut butter and move around until it melts and coats the chicken.
  • Add the roasted red peppers, water chestnuts, onions and scallions and season with salt and pepper as you like. Sauté for about five minutes, until cooked through.
  • Pour the coconut milk mixture over the chicken and vegetables and stir gently. Leave on heat for another 3-5 minutes just to warm it all through and thicken a bit. Season with salt and pepper as needed. At the last minute, toss in cilantro & lime juice and stir through.
  • Put linguine in a large deep platter or decorative bowl and pour mixture over the top. Toss gently with tongs. Garnish with limes and cilantro as desired.

KHAO SOI GAI (NORTHERN THAI COCONUT-CURRY WITH CHICKEN) RECIPE BY TASTY



Khao Soi Gai (Northern Thai Coconut-Curry With Chicken) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless skinless chicken thighs, shallots, garlic, red curry paste, chili powder, fish sauce, soy sauce, palm sugar, freshly grated ginger, lemongrass, chicken stock, full fat coconut milk, roasted red pepper, olive oil, salt and pepper, egg noodle, shallot, lime juice, fresh cilantro leaf, bean sprout, chili oil

Provided by Ben Dohm

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 shallots, diced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 tablespoon chili powder, (can be adjusted according to desired spice level)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons palm sugar, (or Brown Sugar)
4 teaspoons freshly grated ginger, (or 2 Tbsp Ginger Paste)
1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and chopped into 1-2in pieces
3 cups chicken stock
1 can full fat coconut milk
1 jar roasted red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
3 servings egg noodle, (Chow-Mein, Lo-Mein, Ramen)
1 shallot, julienned or crispy
lime juice, (to taste, recommend fresh-squeezed)
fresh cilantro leaf, to taste
bean sprout, to taste
chili oil, to taste

Steps:

  • First, puree coconut milk and roasted red peppers in blender
  • Cut chicken thighs into small (about 1in) chunks and season with salt and pepper. On high-heat, brown chicken in a pan without cooking all the way through.
  • In a separate large stockpot, heat olive/canola oil over medium heat. Add diced shallots and cook until tender (about 3 minutes) About halfway through cooking the shallots, add in the garlic. Stir in red-curry paste, ginger, and chili powder and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken stock and coconut milk/red-pepper puree. Be sure to scrape up any fond (browned bits) from the bottom of the pot.
  • Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, and brown sugar.
  • After stock has reduced for 5 minutes, add browned chicken.
  • Cook noodles in a separate pot/saucepan according to package instructions.
  • Serve chicken stock soup immediately with noodles; garnish with shallots (julienned or crispy), bean sprouts, cilantro, chili oil, and lime juice (if desired).

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY



THAI COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 to 1.5 lbs. chicken pieces
2.5 cups sweet potato, chopped into chunks
3 tbsp. dry flaked unsweetened coconut
3/4 cup good-tasting chicken stock
1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
2 shallots or 1/4 cup purple onion, finely chopped
1 thumb-size piece galangal OR ginger, grated or minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 fresh red chilies, minced•3 Tbsp. fish sauce
1 tbsp. tomato ketchup OR cooked tomato puree
3/4 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tbsp. ground coriander
1/2 tbsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. whole cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
1-2 kaffir lime leaves
1/2 to 1 tsp. sugar, to taste
2-3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh coriander

Steps:

  • 1.Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the flaked coconut, 'dry frying' it by stirring until fragrant and lightly toasted to a light golden-brown. Transfer to a bowl to cool. 2.Return pan to heat. Add 2 Tbsp. oil plus shallots/onion, ginger, garlic and chili. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes. 3.While stir-frying, add the following: turmeric, coriander, and 2 types cumin. Stir spices in, adding a little more oil if needed. 4.Add stock plus 3/4 can of coconut milk. Add the bay leaf and kaffir lime leaves or lime juice. Also add the fish sauce, tomato ketchup/puree, and 1/2 tsp. sugar, stirring everything together well. 5.Add chicken and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer (medium-low). Simmer 20 minutes for whole chicken pieces or 10 minutes for boneless chicken. Stir occasionally. 6.Add the sweet potato or yam plus 1/2 the toasted coconut. Continue simmering 10 more minutes, or until potato/yam has softened enough to easily pierce with a fork and chicken is cooked. Stir occasionally. 7.Reduce heat to minimum. Add remaining coconut milk and stir to dissolve into the curry sauce. Taste-test for salt and spice, adding more fish sauce if not salty or flavorful enough, or more chili for a spicier curry. Add more sugar if you prefer it sweeter. Portion out into bowls and top with fresh coriander plus a final sprinkling of toasted coconut.

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut milk. Fresh coconut milk will give your curry a richer, creamier flavor than canned coconut milk. If you don't have access to fresh coconut milk, you can use canned coconut milk, but be sure to use full-fat coconut milk and shake the can well before opening.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe calls for carrots, potatoes, and green beans, but you can use any vegetables that you like. Some other good options include broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and bell peppers.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spices. This recipe is a good starting point, but you can adjust the spices to your liking. If you like your curry spicy, add more red curry paste or chili peppers. If you prefer a milder curry, reduce the amount of red curry paste or omit the chili peppers.
  • Serve with rice or noodles. This curry is traditionally served with rice, but you can also serve it with noodles or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This coconut curry Thai chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new Thai recipe to try, give this coconut curry chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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