Cilantro-Green Coconut Chicken Curry
Cilantro-Green Coconut Chicken Curry layers tender chicken legs in a creamy coconut sauce brightened with cilantro, jalapeño, and lime. Red curry powder, fish sauce, and a touch of brown sugar create a balanced heat with savory depth, while sweet potato, eggplant, and Thai basil add sweetness and herbaceous notes. Serve this aromatic curry for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cilantro-Green Coconut Chicken Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 56
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken legs with salt on all sides.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the chicken legs and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add the coconut milk, water, garlic, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, and green onion to a blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and ginger; cook until they sizzle, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 5
Sprinkle the red curry powder over the onions and ginger; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
- 6
Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer over the onions and ginger. Pour the pureed coconut mixture, lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar over the chicken.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer, skimming off any fat, until the chicken legs are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the chicken from the Dutch oven.
- 8
Stir the potatoes into the coconut milk mixture, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Add the eggplant; cook until the potatoes and eggplant are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 9
Stir the basil into the coconut milk mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Return the chicken to the coconut milk mixture; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 2161.55 kcal High 108%
- Protein 382.82 g Good Source 766%
- Carbohydrate 43.78 g 16%
- Total Fat 51.27 g High 66%
- Saturated Fat 2.88 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1271.75 mg High 424%
- Sodium 4556.71 mg High 198%
- Dietary Fiber 8.35 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 19.88 g --
- Added Sugars 4.32 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 273.07 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 4.32 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 799.06 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 91.31 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 22.76 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 1.15 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cilantro Green Coconut Chicken Curry is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Coconut Milk, Eggplant, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 2161.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cilantro-Green Coconut Chicken Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Coconut Milk, Eggplant, Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cilantro-Green Coconut Chicken Curry?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2161.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cilantro-Green Coconut Chicken Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Cilantro-Green Coconut Chicken Curry healthy?
- Cilantro-Green Coconut Chicken Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 2161.55 calories and 382.82 g of protein, or 766% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 4556.71 mg (198% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.88 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.32 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, 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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