Thai Red Curry Chicken with Coconut Milk and Vegetables
This quick Thai red chicken curry combines tender chicken with zucchini, red bell pepper, carrots, and onion in a creamy coconut milk sauce spiced with red curry paste. Fresh cilantro adds a bright herbal finish, making it a colorful, satisfying meal for a weeknight dinner when time is short.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai Red Curry Chicken with Coconut Milk and Vegetables, 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
- 9 / 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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- 40
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces; cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Mix in the curry paste, zucchini, bell pepper, carrot and onion. Cook and stir for a few minutes.
- 2
Dissolve the cornstarch in the coconut milk, then pour into the skillet. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 1 minute. Right before serving, stir in the cilantro.
- Calories 285.22 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 29.51 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 19.85 g 7%
- Total Fat 9.25 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 5.66 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.31 mg High 23%
- Sodium 161.99 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.3 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 7.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.38 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.43 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 347.15 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 28.53 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 51.59 mg Good Source 57%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Thai Red Curry Chicken with Coconut Milk and Vegetables is a Thai dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Light Coconut Milk, Carrot, Chicken Breast, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 285.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai Red Curry Chicken with Coconut Milk and Vegetables?
- It is a Thai curry recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Thai Red Curry Chicken with Coconut Milk and Vegetables made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Light Coconut Milk, Carrot, Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, Cornstarch. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Thai Red Curry Chicken with Coconut Milk and Vegetables?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Thai Red Curry Chicken with Coconut Milk and Vegetables?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 285.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai Red Curry Chicken with Coconut Milk and Vegetables easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Thai Red Curry Chicken with Coconut Milk and Vegetables healthy?
- Thai Red Curry Chicken with Coconut Milk and Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 285.22 calories and 29.51 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 161.99 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.66 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn 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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