Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Curried Coconut Chicken & Rice, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Thai cuisine to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken simmered in creamy coconut milk infused with aromatic spices, creating a rich and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it over fluffy rice for a complete meal that promises to leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 skinless chicken thighs
- 1 garlic clove
- 400ml coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Thai yellow curry paste
- 500g cooked rice
- Fresh coriander leaves
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil (for frying)
- Water
- Crispy fried onions
- Chilli oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining skinless thighs, grated garlic, half of the oyster sauce, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add a splash of coconut milk and then stir in chopped coriander stalks, remaining oyster sauce, and curry paste. Pour in water and remaining coconut milk; bring to a boil before simmering for 10-15 minutes.
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until charred on both sides and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes).
- Serve by dividing cooked rice into bowls, ladling curry sauce on top, slicing chicken, and garnishing with crispy fried onions and fresh coriander.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg