Best 8 Thai Coconut Chicken With Pineapple Salsa Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Thailand, where flavors dance in harmony. Discover the secrets of creating Thai Coconut Chicken with Pineapple Salsa, a symphony of sweet, savory, and tangy notes that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Bangkok.

This delectable dish features tender chicken infused with the rich, creamy embrace of coconut milk, enveloped in a symphony of aromatic spices like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. The chicken emerges from the pot, succulent and flavorful, ready to be paired with a refreshing pineapple salsa.

The salsa is a vibrant medley of sweet pineapple, tangy red onion, and a hint of spicy jalapeño, all harmoniously blended with fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice. It's the perfect accompaniment to the creamy chicken, adding a burst of freshness and acidity that cuts through the richness.

Accompanying this main course, you'll also find recipes for fragrant jasmine rice, a staple in Thai cuisine, and a delightful cucumber salad that offers a light and refreshing counterpoint to the rich flavors of the chicken and salsa.

So embark on this culinary adventure, immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Thailand, and let your taste buds savor the magic of Thai Coconut Chicken with Pineapple Salsa.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THAI CHICKEN CURRY



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Easy Thai chicken curry with coconut milk. With simple ingredients and fast prep, this ONE PAN Thai curry recipe will become an instant fave.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, or a mix!)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 leek (thinly sliced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 can full-fat coconut milk ((14 ounces) (do not use light, or the sauce won't thicken properly))
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (torn)
Prepared brown rice or sourdough for serving

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
  • Melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large, ovenproof skillet. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until deeply golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the bell pepper, leek, garlic, and ginger, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Stir in the curry paste. Cook for 5 additional minutes, stirring often. Slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring to combine. Return the reserved chicken to the skillet.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. The chicken will be fully cooked when a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, and the juices run clear. (Note: Smaller chicken breasts may be done closer to the 15-minute mark.)
  • Top with cilantro. Serve with rice and fresh sourdough bread for mopping up the sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), without rice or sourdough, Calories 473 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 39 g, TransFat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN



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With classic Thai flavors in a creamy coconut milk sauce, this Thai Coconut Chicken is both mouth-watering and easy to make! Enjoy this explosion of flavor over white rice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup coconut milk (, shaken)
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter ((or almond butter))
1/2 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons lime juice
3 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons vegetable olive oil (, divided)
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs (, cut into small bite-sized pieces)
salt and pepper (, to taste)
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrot rounds
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
chopped Thai basil (, for garnish)
cooked white rice (, for serving)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, peanut butter, chili garlic sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, coriander, and cumin. Set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once oil is shimmering, season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook, undisturbed for 1 minute to develop a crust. Then saute for 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add the remaining vegetable oil to the skillet; toss in the broccoli and carrots. Saute for about 3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, along with any accumulated juices, and the ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Give the sauce a stir and pour it into the skillet. Toss to coat only for 15-20 seconds to warm through. Remove from heat.
  • Serve immediately with cooked white rice and a sprinkle of chopped Thai basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 323 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THAI COCONUT PEANUT CHICKEN



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This was one of my favorite recipes from Painter's Tavern in NY state. I tracked down various versions and tested and retested until I found the taste that fit their version. Thai inspired, not truly an authentic dish. This makes a lot of sauce - in fact, you may find that you don't need quite the full amount for this recipe. It really depends on how much you like in your finished dish. I usually make the full amount and the next meal I serve the extra portion as a dip for chicken fingers or satay sticks (it also can be used as a chicken marinade). The nutritional data is assuming you are eating all of the sauce with this meal, so bear that in mind.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups light coconut milk
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar (brown sugar splenda is fine)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced (prebottled, or about 4-6 fresh cloves, minced)
salt, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
1/4-1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons curry powder (I prefer hot, but mild is fine too)
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 limes or 1 lemon, juice of
1 (8 -10 ounce) box angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
1 -2 tablespoon sesame oil, to taste (or peanut oil is fine)
chopped peanuts, garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • For the Sauce: Heat coconut milk, peanut butter, and broth in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and heated through (do not let boil).
  • Add remaining sauce ingredients, seasoning to taste, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to the consistency of thin spaghetti sauce.
  • Remove from heat and cover, if will continue to thicken off the heat.
  • To prepare the chicken:.
  • Heat some sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and stir fry the chicken chunks until almost cooked through.
  • While the chicken is cooking, squeeze some lime juice into the pan to add moisture, as much as needed.
  • Set aside about 1/2 cup of the diced scallions for a garnish later, and add the rest to the chicken, along with the carrots and stir fry until the veggies are lightly browned and the chicken is fully cooked, adding even more lime juice as needed for moisture.
  • Pour some of the peanut sauce over the chicken in the pan and toss to coat (a ladleful or two).
  • Portion cooked pasta onto serving plates and ladle some more peanut sauce on top of each (or if you prefer, toss pasta with some of the sauce first).
  • Ladle chicken mixture on top of each portion, and drizzle with a bit more peanut sauce if desired.
  • Sprinkle with some cayenne pepper and some reserved scallions (and nuts if desired) as garnish.
  • You may have extra sauce, which keeps about 2 days covered in the fridge, a nice dip for chicken fingers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.8, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 355.6, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 8.4, Protein 26.2

AWESOME THAI CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY



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This recipe introduced me to the fantastic flavour of coconut milk and curry paste, its insane how good it is, don't even think of skimping on any of the ingredients, you need them all. Fish sauce is super cheap and you can find it in the asian food isle in your supermarket. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

Provided by Le Beast

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 -2 teaspoon red curry paste (1 for medium 2 for hot)
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (unsweetened, not lite)
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 stalk lemongrass, first outer layer removed cut in half
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large wok, add the garlic, saute.
  • Add the curry, ginger and the thicker cream on top of the can of coconut milk to the wok, whisk.
  • Now add the rest of the coconut milk in along with everything but the chicken and pineapple, whisk.
  • Bring to a slow boil for 7 minutes, then discard the lemongrass Add the chicken and pineapple and cook till the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 7-9 minutes.
  • Serve over Jasmine rice and top with green onion.
  • Soooooooooooooo yummy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.5, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 19.2, Sodium 832.1, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 21.7, Protein 2.8

THAI-STYLE COCONUT CHICKEN



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Make your favorite restaurant meal at home! Expect the dish to resemble a very flavorful broth, which is typical of many Thai dishes. Like your Thai food quite hot? Just add another chili or two.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 fresh serrano chilies or 1 jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 can (about 14 oz) coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup sugar snap pea pods
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
Hot cooked jasmine or white rice, if desired

Steps:

  • In nonstick wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add lime peel, gingerroot, garlic, chilies and cilantro; stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Pour coconut milk over chicken. Stir in brown sugar, salt, soy sauce, pea pods and bell pepper. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir into tomato.
  • Spoon into shallow serving bowls; top with basil. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

COCONUT PINEAPPLE CHICKEN



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Pineapple, coconut and almonds dress up this pleasantly sweet treatment for cooked chicken. "It's a great way to serve leftover chicken," says Nyla Christensen of Rapid City, South Dakota. "Sometimes, I use turkey instead."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, divided
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. In a large skillet, combine the cornstarch, sugar, broth, lemon juice, salt and reserved juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in the chicken, green pepper, coconut, pineapple, 1/4 cup almonds and extract. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

THAI PINEAPPLE CHICKEN CURRY



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This is a quick, easy, and authentic Thai curry dish that's sweet and very spicy. I became addicted to the dish at a local restaurant and then worked to duplicate it at home. I think I've got the taste and presentation pegged. I'm guesstimating on the amounts since I don't measure much when I cook. Feel free to adjust to taste.

Provided by NELLYDESIGN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
1 quart water
¼ cup red curry paste
2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons fish sauce
¼ cup white sugar
1 ½ cups sliced bamboo shoots, drained
½ red bell pepper, julienned
½ green bell pepper, julienned
½ small onion, chopped
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 minutes.
  • In a bowl, whisk together curry paste and 1 can coconut milk. Transfer to a wok, and mix in remaining coconut milk, chicken, fish sauce, sugar, and bamboo shoots. Bring to a boil, and cook 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear.
  • Mix the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion into the wok. Continue cooking 10 minutes, until chicken juices run clear and peppers are tender. Remove from heat, and stir in pineapple. Serve over the cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 781.1 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

PINEAPPLE-MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Bromelain, the group of enzymes in fresh pineapple, is excellent at breaking down the connective tissues in thick, fibrous chicken breasts. In this simple marinade, grated pineapple completely alters the texture of the breast meat, resulting in something that's akin to luscious dark meat. Briefly marinating here is important: Leave it too long and the chicken will fall apart during cooking, becoming shreddy and a little gluey. Fifteen minutes is the sweet spot. The accompanying pineapple salsa is a bright topping for the juicy morsels of aromatic chicken and rice.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     dinner, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 packed tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup diced fresh pineapple (1/2-inch chunks)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh pineapple, including accumulated juices
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, garlic powder, ground cayenne and black pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon of this marinade mixture to a separate medium bowl and add the diced pineapple, red onion and cilantro. This is your salsa; toss until well mixed and set aside.
  • Add the grated pineapple and its juices to the marinade mixture in the large bowl, then add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes (and no longer).
  • Once the chicken is done marinating, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high and add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken pieces, leaving any marinade behind, in a single layer so that they don't touch and let cook until the bottoms are browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and no longer pink on the inside, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • Serve the chicken over rice and top with the reserved pineapple salsa.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe pineapple and juicy chicken breasts will make all the difference in the taste of your dish.
  • Don't skip the marinade: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of coconut milk, curry paste, and spices infuses it with flavor and helps it stay tender during cooking.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked through before adding the pineapple salsa. This will help prevent foodborne illness.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the salsa: This will add color, texture, and flavor to the dish. Some good options include red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.
  • Serve the dish with rice or noodles: This will help soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Thai Coconut Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of coconut milk, curry paste, and spices, then cooked until tender. The pineapple salsa is made with fresh pineapple, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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