How long does it take to make Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas?

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 406.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 26 ingredients and 3 steps.

Is Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas healthy?

Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 406.54 calories and 26.81 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 165.53 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.09 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, 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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Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas

Name: Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 to taste Black Pepper; 4 whole Boneless Chicken Thigh; 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 14 oz Coconut Milk; 4 tbsp Crushed Pineapple; 5 tbsp Curry Powder; 1 leaf Dried Bay Leaves; 0.75 tsp Fresh Ginger; 16 oz Garbanzo Beans; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 cup Green Peas; 0.75 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 0.75 tsp Ground Ginger; 0.5 tsp Ground Turmeric; 0.5 whole Lemon; 0.5 whole Lemon Juice; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 1 tsp Paprika; 4 tbsp Pineapple; 5.3 oz Plain Greek Yogurt; 1 to taste Salt; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Indian 🇮🇳 High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Ayurvedic 🧘Halal 🕌

Tender chicken thighs simmer with onion, garlic, curry powder, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and cayenne for a warmly spiced curry. Coconut milk and Greek yogurt create a creamy sauce, balanced by tomato paste, lemon, sweet pineapple, chickpeas, and peas. Serve it with naan and rice for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Prep20 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves5
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

56 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 64 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 13 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 92 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed: 1 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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57
Heart Health: 91
Metabolic: 57
Digestive: 30
Inflammatory: 58
Performance: 60
General Wellness

1

Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.
2

Preheat a large dry skillet over medium heat. Add curry powder and toast until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add paprika, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric and roast, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Pour in olive oil and mix to combine.
3

Add chicken, coconut milk, yogurt, tomato paste, salt, and pepper to the spices in the skillet. Stir well to combine. Mix in chickpeas, peas, and pineapple. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and stir in lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

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Ingredients

Black Pepper, To Taste 1 to taste
Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cubed 4 whole
Cayenne Pepper 0.25 tsp
Coconut Milk 14 oz
Crushed Pineapple 4 tbsp
Curry Powder 5 tbsp
Dried Bay Leaves 1 leaf
Fresh Ginger, Ground 0.75 tsp
Garbanzo Beans, Drained 16 oz
Garlic, Minced 2 cloves
Green Peas, Frozen 1 cup
Ground Cinnamon, Ground 0.75 tsp
Ground Ginger 0.75 tsp
Ground Turmeric, Ground 0.5 tsp
Lemon 0.5 whole
Lemon Juice 0.5 whole
Minced Garlic, Minced 2 cloves
Olive Oil 3 tbsp
Onion, Chopped 1 whole
Paprika 1 tsp
Pineapple, Crushed 4 tbsp
Plain Greek Yogurt 5.3 oz
Salt, To Taste 1 to taste
Salt & Pepper, To Taste 1 dash
Tomato Paste 2 tbsp
Yellow Onion, Chopped 1 whole

About This Recipe

Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas is made with 26 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 406.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas made of?: The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Coconut Milk, Crushed Pineapple. The full list of 26 is above.
How long does it take to make Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas?: 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 406.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 26 ingredients and 3 steps.
Is Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas healthy?: Curried Chicken Thighs with Coconut and Chickpeas has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 406.54 calories and 26.81 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 165.53 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.09 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, 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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