Description
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of Coconut Cream Chicken Curry Skillet, a delightful one-pan fusion dish that combines Thai-inspired spices with creamy coconut milk. This ultimate recipe is a perfect balance of sweetness and heat, creating a satisfying meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon coconut or vegetable oil
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1–2 tablespoons red curry paste (adjust to spice preference)
- 2 ½ tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Sauce and Garnish:
- 14 oz coconut milk or coconut cream
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 cup baby spinach or chopped vegetables
- Fresh cilantro or basil for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Cooked rice or naan for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste, curry powder, and turmeric; cook 1 minute to release flavors.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on the outside.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth, stirring to combine.
- Add fish sauce and brown sugar if using. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Stir in spinach or vegetables until wilted. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve hot with lime wedges, rice, or naan.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, use coconut cream instead of coconut milk.
- Adjust spice by increasing or decreasing the curry paste.
- This is a great make-ahead dish as flavors deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pan stovetop curry
- Cuisine: Fusion (Thai-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with sauce
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
