Malaysian-Style Coconut Chicken Curry
This bold Malaysian chicken curry combines tender chicken thighs and colorful vegetables with a fragrant blend of shallots, hot chiles, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, cilantro, and almonds. Coconut milk rounds out the heat with a creamy sweetness, while snow peas and peppers add freshness and color. Serve it as an impressive dinner for fans of spicy, richly aromatic food.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook26 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Malaysian-Style Coconut Chicken Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine shallots, chile peppers, lemongrass, almonds, cilantro, garlic, ginger, and peanut oil in a food processor; pulse into a smooth paste. Measure out paste into a large bowl. Add chicken thighs and mix until thoroughly coated.
- 2
Heat peanut oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry chicken in batches until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate using a slotted spoon; set aside.
- 3
Place onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and carrot in the same skillet. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add snow peas; cook and stir until slightly softened but still crisp, about 1 minute.
- 4
Return chicken to the skillet. Stir in coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Simmer until flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 497.11 kcal High 25%
- Protein 36.86 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 24.0 g 9%
- Total Fat 29.77 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 7.71 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.41 mg High 50%
- Sodium 201.26 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 5.28 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 10.88 g --
- Added Sugars 1.63 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 261.68 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 3.35 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 312.54 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 55.97 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 58.62 mg Good Source 65%
- Vitamin D 1.1 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Malaysian Style Coconut Chicken Curry is made with 18 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 26 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almonds, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Carrot, and Chili Pepper. Each serving provides about 497.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Malaysian-Style Coconut Chicken Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Carrot, Chili Pepper, Coconut Milk. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Malaysian-Style Coconut Chicken Curry?
- About 1 hr 26 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 26 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 497.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Malaysian-Style Coconut Chicken Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Malaysian-Style Coconut Chicken Curry healthy?
- Malaysian-Style Coconut Chicken Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 497.11 calories and 36.86 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 201.26 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.71 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, 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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