Coconut curry chicken is a healthy dinner that’s packed with flavor. Just let the chicken simmer in curry spice and coconut milk. Then serve over a fluffy bed of rice to soak up the saucy goodness. It’s an easy, one-pan meal you and your guests will love. 

With all of my travels, I’ve found that curry spice is a staple ingredient in so many countries. The recipes made with curry spice are unique and delicious in their own way, with some extra spicy and some sweet and tangy.

And you can’t beat the combination of a rich and flavorful sauce over freshly cooked rice. It’s another form of comfort food at its finest.  

If you’ve been avoiding curry because it sounds hard to make, think again. All you need are a few fresh ingredients and the perfect blend of spices. Not to mention, it’s all done in one pan and is great for feeding a large crowd or storing away for an easy meal prep, just like this chickpea curry!

Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe Video

While this recipe is easy, it always helps to watch a quick step-by-step video tutorial. Give it a watch below!

WHAT IS CURRY?

You’ve probably come across the word “curry” – whether it be on restaurant menus or packaged jars in the market. But before you associate it with only Indian cuisine, it goes far beyond that. 

Curry is a complex blend of spices and herbs that are made differently in various countries. It’s generally prepared in a rich sauce that’s cooked with veggies, meats, or fish. There’s Japanese katsu curry, Chinese chicken curry, Persian massaman curry, Afghan chicken korma – and the list goes on. But today, I’m going to show you how to make one of my all time favorites: Thai coconut curry chicken. 

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN INGREDIENTS

This one-pan meal is so easy to make with the help of curry powders and a few fresh ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need.

• Veggies: Freshly diced onions, bell peppers, and garlic
• Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Spices: Curry powder and ginger powder
• Coconut Milk: a can of full-fat coconut milk
• Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and lime juice
• Herbs: Freshly chopped cilantro
• Rice: White rice or cauliflower rice

HOW TO MAKE COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN

In just 30 minutes, you’ll have one tasty meal ready to serve. 

1. Dice up an onion, a sweet red pepper and finely chop some garlic. Saute everything with oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Cook for about 3-4 minutes. 
2. Add the cubed chicken pieces, along with the curry spice, ground ginger and salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
3. Pour in the coconut milk, juice from one lime and simmer for another 5 minutes.
4. Serve it up with some white rice or cauliflower rice and garnish with fresh cilantro. That’s it!

STORING OPTIONS

If you have leftovers (which you probably won’t), this can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, either in separate containers or mixed together.

You can also freeze curry for up to 2 months if stored properly in freezer safe containers. But if you’re planning to freeze the rice, make sure to place it in the freezer right while it’s still warm. You want to keep the moisture locked in so that when you re-heat, it’s still nice and soft. 

MORE HEALTHY AND EASY DINNER IDEAS

Need more easy dinner ideas for busy weeknights? Here’s a tried and trued list of recipes. 

• Teriyaki Chicken 
• Chicken Fajitas
• Baked Chicken Breasts
• Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
• Garlic Butter Shrimp + Garlic Bok Choy
• Dijon Baked Salmon + Sauteed Cabbage
• White Chicken Chili

Recipe originally published April 2017, but updated to include new information.