Easy Coconut Curry Chicken – Stay at Home Chef

Coconut Curry Chicken delivers a flavor explosion of creamy, salty goodness. Serve it over rice or eat it with a spoon straight from the pot, we won't judge. With delicious Thai flavors, this dish is a comfort food that doesn't sit heavy and is sure to be requested again and again.

Try our recipe for Thai Red Shrimp Curry And Chicken satay with peanut dipping sauce For more Thai-inspired flavors.

What do we love most about this easy coconut curry recipe? It's super easy to prepare with ingredients you may already have in your pantry and features plenty of spices, tender chicken and creamy coconut milk. This is a dish that you can get creative with by adding more fresh vegetables or upping the texture with a nice crunch of cashews or peanuts. This dish will fill your kitchen with mouth-watering aromas that can be savored in every single bite.

Material notes

• Onions: White gives a milder onion flavor than its friend the yellow onion, but you can still use turmeric.
• Red Chilli Bell: You can go with other colors like orange or yellow which are also sweet. Green is acceptable but the sweet taste is missing.
• Garlic: Besides making your kitchen smell amazing when it's being sauteed? It enhances the depth of flavor of the spices.
• Ginger: Ginger powder is a much more muted version of this flavor, but you can still use it in a pinch.
• Curry: You are looking for a yellow curry powder and they are not all created equal. Using a name-brand curry powder is usually a tough choice.
• Yellow: Part of the ginger family, it gives everything a nice golden touch.
• Coriander: Curry's neglected BFF, adds a surprising freshness that gives curry a deeper and more balanced flavor.
• Chicken breast meat: Cut into bite-sized pieces. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs without changing the cooking time.
• Chicken Broth: Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control flavor and salt content.
• Coconut Milk: The full-fat version offers a stronger coconut flavor than light alternatives or coconut milk drinks.
• Asian Chili Garlic Sauce: You'll find it in the section of your grocery store along with other Asian foods. It's also often near canned coconut milk. It is sold in bottles.
• Fish Sauce: It is important to balance the flavors of all the spices, and give the authentic taste of a Thai dish. It is also available in the section of your grocery store near the chili garlic sauce.
• Brown Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness.
• Lemon Syrup: Fresh is always best, but bottled stuff works too.
• Coriander: If you're one of the lucky ones who can taste cilantro instead of the 'soapy' taste that some people describe, sprinkling fresh cilantro on top adds a distinctly fresh, citrusy and slightly spicy flavor.

Coconut milk substitute

Use full fat coconut milk for best coconut flavor and creamy results. If you're looking for a lighter option, you can substitute low-fat coconut milk if you prefer, but your dish won't be as thick. Fix it by mixing half a tablespoon of cornstarch with one tablespoon of water to thicken the sauce.

You can also substitute coconut cream for coconut milk. They are almost always interchangeable. Not surprisingly, coconut cream will make your simple coconut curry thicker and richer.

Fish sauce option

Fish sauce offers a flavor profile unlike any other! It actually combines all the spices to create a deep authentic Thai flavor and legitimately enhances the flavor of the overall dish. You will not regret using it! But the fish sauce is strong, so we recommend adding the recipe amount and then tasting the sauce before adding more.

If you really don't want to use fish sauce, or if you're allergic, you can try one of these instead (but seriously, the depth of flavor isn't the same as the alternatives):

• I am Willow
• Soy sauce and rice vinegar (equal parts)
• Minced Anchovies
• Soy sauce and lime juice (equal parts)