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Creamy Thai Coconut Chicken

Creamy Thai Coconut Chicken: A Comfort Food Bowl


  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Creamy Thai Coconut Chicken Bowls are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, aromatic curry paste, and rich coconut milk in a warming, soul-satisfying bowl.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless), cut into chunks
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ cup fresh basil, torn
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil
  • Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
  2. Add diced onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant and translucent. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for a minute until aromatic.
  3. Push aromatics to the side, add the chicken, and sear on all sides until lightly golden.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Let simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and sauce is slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in lime juice and half the fresh basil. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Spoon over bowls of jasmine rice, garnish with remaining basil, and enjoy every creamy bite.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Main Course
    • Method: Skillet
    • Cuisine: Thai

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 520
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Sodium: 600mg
    • Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 20g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Cholesterol: 150mg

    Keywords: Creamy Thai Coconut Chicken