Coconut Chicken Curry

Name: Coconut Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian, Thai
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons coconut oil (divided); 1/2 medium yellow onion (diced, 1/2 cup); 3 cloves minced garlic (about 1 and 1/2 teaspoons); 2 tablespoons finely minced ginger (from a 1 and 1/2-inch piece); 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder; 3 tablespoons red curry paste (I use Thai Kitchen; reduce or increase as desired for spice levels); 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 large red bell pepper; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces); Salt and pepper; 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk (full-fat, not lite); 1 lime; 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons fish sauce (optional); 1/4 cup cilantro (and/or basil, diced); Chopped peanuts (or cashews, optional); Serving suggestions (see note 1)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Coconut Chicken Curry is packed with delicious flavors and is an easy one-pot meal. This curry can be made in 30 minutes or less, making it the perfect weeknight dinner!

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:05:59 GMT