Easy Thai Red Curry Chicken {One Pot, 30-Minute Meal}
Easy Thai Red Curry Chicken is a deliciously quick one-pot meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand straight to your table in just 30 minutes. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut red curry sauce, combined with colorful vegetables for a wholesome and satisfying dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup onion, finely diced
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 4-6 Tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 can (14 oz) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- Lime zest and juice from 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and salt for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, ginger, coriander, and red curry paste; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in coconut milk, brown sugar, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 7 minutes.
- Add carrots and bell peppers; simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat; stir in lime zest, half the lime juice, and half of the cilantro.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving topped with remaining cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg