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This Coconut Chicken Curry is full of creamy curry flavor and loaded with red peppers and green beans.  It’s easy to make on a weeknight and ready in under 30 minutes.  {gluten free}

Thai Coconut Chicken Curry in a cast iron pan

Does your family like curry?  My kids love spice so they are usually game for anything covered in creamy coconut curry sauce like this Easy Beef Curry and this Instant Pot Chicken Curry.  In fact we are always looking for new ways to use curry around here.

This Coconut Chicken Curry is easily made with pantry staples – I always have canned coconut milk in the pantry.  It is so versatile and can even make Coconut Espresso Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.

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How To Make Coconut Chicken Curry

This dish is so simple, it’s easy to make on a weeknight.  I just mixed up the sauce while the chicken pieces browned.  I removed the chicken and added the veggies to saute a bit then I added the chicken and the sauce back in.  Cooking it a few more minutes allows the sauce to thicken up.  I serve it with rice for my kids and I eat it with cauliflower rice. (I love having a stash of frozen Trader Joe’s cauliflower rice on hand at all times.)

Coconut Chicken Curry in a white bowl

Let’s talk Curry Powder.

You can find red, yellow and green curry powder at your local market.  For this Coconut Chicken Curry, I used yellow curry powder which is a mixture of turmeric, chili powder, coriander, cumin and a few other yummy spices. 

Some studies say that curry powder can help prevent Alzheimer’s and some cancers so let’s load up on it!  If you are a creative mood and have extra time on your hands you can make your own curry powder with this recipe here.

Curry paste is another option and it contains oils and other fresh ingredients like ginger and garlic.  In general curry paste does not contain turmeric and is more often used in Thai recipes.

Thai Coconut Chicken Curry in a cast iron pan

I think you are going to love this Coconut Chicken Curry because it’s…

  • easy to make in less than 30 minutes
  • uses pantry staples
  • is full of warm flavors
  • vegetables can easily be swapped for whatever you have on hand
  • full of good for you turmeric
  • gluten free
  • flavorful and delicious
  • low carb (without the rice πŸ˜†)
Coconut Curry Chicken in a cast iron pan
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5 from 9 votes

Coconut Chicken Curry

This Coconut Curry Chicken is full of creamy curry flavor and loaded with red peppers and green beans.  It's easy to make on a weeknight and ready in under 30 minutes.  {gluten free}
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Keyword coconut chicken curry
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 266kcal
Author Karen Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1/2 14 oz can of coconut milk, well shaken
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 2 tsp yellow curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 pound chicken breast, sliced into even sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 red or yellow pepper, sliced thin
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Add first 6 ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk well.  It's okay if the coconut oil is a bit lumpy.  Set aside.  
  • Heat 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Add chicken pieces and cook 3 minutes per side.  Remove chicken from pan and cover with foil.
  • Add remaining 1 1/2 tbsp oil to the pan.  Add beans and peppers and saute for 4-5 minutes.  
  • Add chicken back to pan.  Whisk the sauce again then add to the pan.  Cook until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through about 4 minutes.  Sprinkle with fresh basil and chopped scallions.  
  • Serve with rice or cauliflower rice.  

Notes

WW Smart Points - 7

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 9.7% | Vitamin C: 76.2% | Calcium: 3.5% | Iron: 8%
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  1. Michelle

    April 24, 2018 at 7:06 AM


    We love curry in my house too! I will definitely be adding this to our weekly meal plan, it looks and sounds delicious. I love how quick and easy this is x

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  6. Linda

    April 27, 2018 at 9:30 AM


    What a delicious sounding dish and I love the fact that I could pull dinner together in 30 minutes! And only using one skillet is a bonus – easy to make and easy to clean up. Sounds like a winner to me! Have you tried it using Thai curry? It sounds like it would be just as delicious.

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