Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry with Naan
Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry with Naan is an aromatic, flavorful dish that brings warmth to your table. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy coconut sauce infused with vibrant spices. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this dish pairs beautifully with warm naan bread for scooping up every last bit of the rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or coconut)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until lightly browned (approx. 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in red curry paste, turmeric, coriander, and cumin until chicken is well-coated.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring gently to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg