Coconut Chicken Curry (Freezer-Friendly Make-Ahead Meal)
This creamy coconut chicken curry combines tender chicken, chickpeas, sweet potato, red bell pepper, and onion with coconut milk, peanut butter, lime juice, brown sugar, and red curry paste for a sweet, tangy, gently spicy flavor. Served over hot rice, it brings takeout-style comfort to an easy make-ahead freezer meal for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Chicken Curry (Freezer-Friendly Make-Ahead Meal), 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
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 64
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 60
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chicken, chickpeas, bell pepper, sweet potato, and onion in a 1-gallon, resealable freezer bag.
- 2
Whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, lime juice, brown sugar, curry paste, garlic powder, ginger, and salt together in a medium bowl until well combined. Pour mixture into the bag. Tightly seal and mix the contents until well combined. Freeze for up to one month.
- 3
The day before cooking, remove bag from the freezer and allow contents to thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- 4
Empty bag into a slow cooker. Cook on High for 4 hours until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
- 5
Serve curry over hot rice.
- Calories 788.22 kcal High 39%
- Protein 54.3 g Good Source 109%
- Carbohydrate 114.57 g 42%
- Total Fat 11.37 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.44 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 105.44 mg High 35%
- Sodium 361.05 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 9.12 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 12.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 113.86 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 6.04 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 461.16 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 486.54 mcg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin C 59.24 mg Good Source 66%
- Vitamin D 1.09 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Chicken Curry (Freezer Friendly Make Ahead Meal) is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Garbanzo Beans, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 788.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Chicken Curry (Freezer-Friendly Make-Ahead Meal) made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Garbanzo Beans, Garlic Powder, Ground Ginger. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Chicken Curry (Freezer-Friendly Make-Ahead Meal)?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 788.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Chicken Curry (Freezer-Friendly Make-Ahead Meal) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Coconut Chicken Curry (Freezer-Friendly Make-Ahead Meal) healthy?
- Coconut Chicken Curry (Freezer-Friendly Make-Ahead Meal) has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 788.22 calories and 54.3 g of protein, or 109% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 361.05 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.44 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, 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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