Description
A flavorful coconut curry chicken served with jasmine rice, topped with fresh herbs and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (13 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh)
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup jasmine rice (or long-grain white rice)
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a medium to large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in red curry paste and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour in chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice. Add curry powder and turmeric, stirring to combine.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Add to the pot, ensuring they’re submerged in liquid. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- Remove chicken from pot and set aside. Bring the broth back to a boil.
- Add rice to the boiling broth, stir once, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- While rice cooks, slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Fluff rice with a fork. Return sliced chicken to the pot, stirring gently to combine.
- Serve in bowls, garnishing with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the curry sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Feel free to substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less red curry paste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg