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Close-up of seared Chicken Thighs in Coconut Curry Sauce served over white rice.

Chicken Thighs in Coconut Curry Sauce

This recipe provides instructions for making chicken thighs simmered in a rich coconut curry sauce. It is a straightforward meal that cooks on the stovetop.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Curry
  • 6 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on for maximum flavor
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat for a rich sauce
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Garnish and Serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 pieces lime wedges
  • 4 servings cooked rice or naan bread for serving

Equipment

  • heavy skillet

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season them generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Sear thighs skin-side down until golden brown, which takes about 5 minutes. Flip the thighs and brown the other side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  3. Lower the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger.
  4. Sprinkle the curry powder and turmeric into the pan. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste, then pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pan to lift any browned bits into the sauce.
  6. Return the chicken thighs to the sauce, keeping the skin-side up. Cover the skillet and simmer gently for 20 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
  7. Uncover the skillet, season with salt and pepper to your taste, then simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Serve the curry over rice or with warm naan bread. Finish the dish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra heat, you can add optional chili flakes during the cooking process.

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