Savory Curried Coconut Chicken That'll Wow Your Family

This Savory Curried Coconut Chicken is a quick, customizable meal that blends juicy chicken with creamy coconut milk and Thai flavors.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Marinating Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Skinless Chicken Thigh Juicy and tender
1 clove Garlic Minced for best flavor

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Enhances umami flavor
to taste Salt Basic seasoning
to taste Black Pepper Basic seasoning
1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat for richer results
2 tablespoons Thai Yellow Curry Paste Adjust for spice level
1 cup Water Adjusts sauce consistency
1 tablespoon Sugar Balances flavors
1 whole Lime For acidity and brightness

For Serving

2 cups Cooked Rice Jasmine or basmati
to taste Fresh Coriander For garnish
to taste Crispy Fried Onion Optional
to taste Chilli Oil For added heat

Equipment

frying pan
Saucepan
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Marinate chicken thighs with minced garlic and half of the oyster sauce. Season with salt and pepper and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
Prepare sauce using remaining oyster sauce, coconut milk, curry paste, and water in a saucepan. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Cook marinated chicken in a frying pan for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Serve the chicken over rice topped with the curry sauce, crispy onions, and coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For deeper flavors, marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours. Use full-fat coconut milk for creaminess. Adjust spice to taste.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!