Creamy Thai Red Curry Chicken Bowls
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Creamy Thai Red Curry Chicken Bowls Recipe. This delightful dish features tender chicken thighs simmered in a luscious, aromatic red curry sauce made with rich coconut milk and fragrant spices. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this recipe balances the spicy, tangy, and creamy elements beautifully. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice and customize it with your favorite vegetables to create a vibrant and nutritious meal that is sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, trimmed
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ¾ cup hot water
- 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cups jasmine rice
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package directions; set aside.
- In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in Thai red curry paste and cook briefly. Pour in hot water, coconut milk, lime juice, and mix until smooth.
- Add chicken thighs, cover, and simmer on medium-low for 18–20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken, slice into strips, return to sauce, and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Serve rice in bowls topped with sliced chicken and generous sauce ladles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg