Coconut Milk Thai Chicken Curry
Coconut Milk Thai Chicken Curry balances creamy coconut with gentle heat from curry paste, brightened by fresh lemon zest and juice. Tender chicken strips mingle with sweet red bell pepper and onion, while fish sauce adds a savory depth and cilantro brings a fresh finish. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner over rice or noodles when you’re craving something fragrant and comforting.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Milk Thai Chicken Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat, then warm the curry paste in the oil for about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the onion, bell pepper, lemon zest, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lemon juice; bring to a boil; cook until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Sprinkle cilantro over the dish and stir.
- 5
Serve hot.
- Calories 230.79 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 34.21 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 7.92 g 3%
- Total Fat 6.7 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.56 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.89 mg High 29%
- Sodium 416.54 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 1.33 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 122.82 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.5 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 181.1 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 35.33 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 50.53 mg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin D 0.64 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Milk Thai Chicken Curry is a Thai dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, Curry Paste, and Dried Lemon Peel. Each serving provides about 230.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Milk Thai Chicken Curry?
- It is a Thai curry recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Coconut Milk Thai Chicken Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, Curry Paste, Dried Lemon Peel, Fish Sauce. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Coconut Milk Thai Chicken Curry?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Milk Thai Chicken Curry?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 230.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Milk Thai Chicken Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Coconut Milk Thai Chicken Curry healthy?
- Coconut Milk Thai Chicken Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 230.79 calories and 34.21 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 416.54 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.56 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish 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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