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Thai Chicken Coconut Curry

A creamy and flavorful Thai-style chicken curry made with coconut milk, red curry paste, and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, sliced
  • 2 cups coconut milk full-fat
  • 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and ginger.
  3. Stir in red curry paste and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add half the coconut milk and mix until smooth.
  5. Add chicken and cook until mostly done.
  6. Pour in remaining coconut milk, bell pepper, fish sauce, and sugar.
  7. Simmer until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
  8. Finish with lime juice and serve hot.

Notes

Adjust curry paste for spice level and garnish with fresh basil before serving.