Baked Thai Red Curry Chicken Thighs
Baked Thai Red Curry Chicken Thighs features juicy dark meat nestled in a creamy coconut and red curry sauce, balanced with a hint of brown sugar and soft onions. The flavors are rich, aromatic, and gently spicy, making it ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal with rice or flatbread. Expect a silky, warmly spiced sauce that clings to every bite.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Thai Red Curry Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 18
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and set them in a roasting pan.
- 2
Stir together the coconut milk, curry paste, and brown sugar in a bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Arrange the onions on top of the chicken and cover with aluminum foil.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 45 minutes to 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
- Calories 393.93 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 23.02 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 13.44 g 5%
- Total Fat 26.38 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 8.71 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 144.59 mg High 48%
- Sodium 371.04 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 0.68 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 10.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 196.48 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 1.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 62.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.75 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.09 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Thai Red Curry Chicken Thighs is a Thai dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Thigh, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 393.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Thai Red Curry Chicken Thighs?
- It is a Thai curry recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Baked Thai Red Curry Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Thigh, Coconut Milk, Red Curry Paste. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Baked Thai Red Curry Chicken Thighs?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Baked Thai Red Curry Chicken Thighs?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 393.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Thai Red Curry Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Baked Thai Red Curry Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Baked Thai Red Curry Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 393.93 calories and 23.02 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 371.04 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.71 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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