Description
Thai Chicken Coconut Curry is a creamy, bold, and deeply comforting dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Made with juicy chicken, red bell peppers, and fresh spinach, it’s all simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce infused with Thai red curry paste. Perfect for a weeknight meal that feels like a treat.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, chopped
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)
2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or coconut)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add Thai red curry paste and stir for 30 seconds to release its aroma.
3. Lower heat to medium and pour in the coconut milk. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the pan.
4. Add the red bell pepper slices and return the chicken to the pan. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
5. Stir in fish sauce and lime juice. Add spinach and let it wilt gently.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.
Notes
For extra creaminess, let the curry simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding spinach.
If you’re serving with rice, start cooking it before the curry to time the meal perfectly.
Want more kick? Add fresh chili or a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the aromatics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx.)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg