Coconut Chicken Thigh Curry
Coconut Chicken Thigh Curry features tender, bone-in thighs simmered in a creamy coconut sauce infused with warm yellow curry and fragrant garlic. Sweet bell peppers and onions add gentle sweetness and texture, creating a balanced, aromatic dish. Serve this comforting curry for a cozy weeknight dinner or casual gathering with steamed rice or flatbread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Chicken Thigh Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of curry powder.
- 2
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Take the skillet off the heat; transfer the thighs to a plate and keep warm.
- 3
Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of oil from the skillet. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of curry powder to the same skillet. Set over medium heat, and cook and stir the vegetables for 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the coconut milk, add 1 tablespoon of curry powder, and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken thighs to the curry sauce, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer on low heat until the thighs are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and season with more curry powder, salt, and pepper as needed.
- Calories 3184.72 kcal High 159%
- Protein 570.78 g Good Source 1142%
- Carbohydrate 42.01 g 15%
- Total Fat 82.51 g High 106%
- Saturated Fat 4.16 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1908.03 mg High 636%
- Sodium 5132.12 mg High 223%
- Dietary Fiber 6.06 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 8.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 360.71 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 2.27 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 454.96 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 43.91 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 47.31 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin D 1.14 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Chicken Thigh Curry is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, Garlic, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 3184.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Chicken Thigh Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Chicken Thigh Curry?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 3184.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Chicken Thigh Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Coconut Chicken Thigh Curry healthy?
- Coconut Chicken Thigh Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 3184.72 calories and 570.78 g of protein, or 1142% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 5132.12 mg (223% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.16 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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