Coconut Curry Chicken
Tender chunks of chicken simmer in a creamy coconut milk and tomato sauce seasoned with curry powder, garlic, and onion. The gentle sweetness of sugar balances the curry and tomatoes, making this an easy, warming stovetop dinner served with rice or alongside vegetables.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Curry Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 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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- 41
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir curry powder in hot oil for 1 minute. Stir in onions and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add chicken, tossing lightly to coat with curry oil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir tomatoes, coconut milk, tomato sauce, and sugar into the skillet. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 284.5 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 37.02 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 17.67 g 6%
- Total Fat 7.65 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 94.03 mg High 31%
- Sodium 355.16 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 3.17 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 12.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 169.77 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.78 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 305.27 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 29.61 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 7.79 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.73 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Curry Chicken is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 284.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Curry Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Curry Chicken?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 284.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Curry Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Coconut Curry Chicken healthy?
- Coconut Curry Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 284.5 calories and 37.02 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 355.16 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.84 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, 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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