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    Thai Red Chicken Curry

    Published: Nov 2, 2020 · Modified: Sep 13, 2021 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    Thai Red Chicken Curry. Flavorful, red curry-spiced chicken curry is way better than any restaurant and you save so much by making it at home! The Best Red Chicken Curry recipe. www.modernhoney.com #curry #chickencurry #thaifood

    Thai Red Chicken Curry

    Flavorful, red curry-spiced chicken curry is way better than any restaurant and you save so much by making it at home!

    We eat A LOT of curry in our home! I went through a time in my life that I was on a dairy-free and gluten-free diet and had to be creative in the kitchen. I discovered such a love for Thai food and it became one of our favorite types of food. 

    I have been making a Red Chicken Curry for years and my son couldn't believe I haven't posted it yet on Modern Honey. It is about time! This Chicken Curry is all about layers of flavor. It has a touch of spice from red chilies with a rich creaminess from coconut milk and a slight tang from fresh lime. The base of this red chicken curry is onion, garlic, jalapeno, and red curry paste.

    Thai Red Chicken Curry. Flavorful, red curry-spiced chicken curry is way better than any restaurant and you save so much by making it at home! The Best Red Chicken Curry recipe. www.modernhoney.com #curry #chickencurry #thaifood

    What ingredients are in Red Curry Paste?

    The ingredients in red curry paste are usually a combination of spices such as red chili pepper, garlic, lemongrass, salt, shallot, coriander, and kaffir lime peel. 

    To add creaminess to this chicken curry, I suggest using full-fat canned coconut milk. This is what adds a decadent creaminess to the curry. 

    This homemade chicken curry can be made in less than 20 minutes and can be served with white rice or buttery naan bread. I usually top it with thai basil or cilantro to add some freshness. It is such a warm, comforting comfort food and perfect for this time of year!

    Thai Red Chicken Curry. Flavorful, red curry-spiced chicken curry is way better than any restaurant and you save so much by making it at home! The Best Red Chicken Curry recipe. www.modernhoney.com #curry #chickencurry #thaifood

    How to make the Best Thai Red Chicken Curry:

    1. Start by sauteeing onion and jalapeno in oil until they begin to soften -- about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. You want to keep from cooking the garlic too long or it can become bitter. 
    2. Add FULL-FAT canned coconut milk. You can find this in the Asian aisle of your grocery store. Stir in red curry paste, chicken broth, fish sauce (can be omitted), brown sugar, and fresh lime zest. Reduce heat and add-in boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces. Let the chicken begin to cook in the simmering sauce. If you want a thinner sauce, feel free to add ¼ cup more of chicken broth.
    3. Add either Thai basil or chopped cilantro to the sauce as it finishes cooking and thickening up. This adds so much freshness! 
    4. Serve with white rice or buttery naan bread. 

     

    If you love Thai food, check out these popular Thai recipes:

    Coconut Curry Noodle Bowls 
    Coconut Chickpea Curry
    Coconut Cauliflower Curry
    Thai Chicken Noodles 
    Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

    Thai Red Chicken Curry. Flavorful, red curry-spiced chicken curry is way better than any restaurant and you save so much by making it at home! The Best Red Chicken Curry recipe. www.modernhoney.com #curry #chickencurry #thaifood

    Thai Red Chicken Curry. Flavorful, red curry-spiced chicken curry is way better than any restaurant and you save so much by making it at home! The Best Red Chicken Curry recipe. www.modernhoney.com #curry #chickencurry #thaifood

    Thai Red Chicken Curry

    Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com
    Thai Red Chicken Curry. Flavorful, red curry-spiced chicken curry is way better than any restaurant and you save so much by making it at home!
    4.86 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Asian, Thai
    Servings 5
    Calories 226 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Tablespoon Oil
    • ½ large Onion (diced)
    • 1 Jalapeno (diced)
    • 4 Garlic Cloves (finely diced)
    • (1) 14-ounce can Full-Fat Canned Coconut Milk
    • ¼ cup Red Curry Paste (may add 1 Tablespoon more for extra flavor)
    • ½ cup Chicken Broth*
    • 1 ½ lbs. Chicken Breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
    • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lime Zest (from one lime)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Salt (or more to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon Chili Garlic Sauce (optional but adds flavor)
    • ¼ cup Thai Basil or Cilantro (chopped)
    • Jasmine Rice

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet or pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeno and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
    • Add coconut milk, red curry paste, chicken broth, chicken breast, and brown sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
    • Stir in lime zest, salt, pepper, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce (if adding) and basil or cilantro. Taste for seasonings. If you desired a thinner sauce, add ¼ cup more chicken broth.
    • Serve over white rice and top with more Thai basil or cilantro, if desired.

    Notes

    *may add ¼ cup more of chicken broth if you desire a thinner sauce

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 1089mgPotassium: 559mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1936IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Florence

      November 16, 2020 at 7:30 am

      4 stars
      I'm Paleo, or semi-Paleo, I love rice. It took me an hour to prep not 5 minutes. I added some broccoli florets together with the chicken. I had cilantro on hand. Substituted coconut sugar for the brown sugar. Served with cauliflower rice for my husband portion.
      Very good. Served with additional fish sauce. I liked this recipe using pantry staples and I didn't have to make the red curry paste from scratch.

      Reply
    2. Nicole

      December 08, 2020 at 5:09 am

      Hello!
      I'm planning on making this tonight, but I can't find anything on the recipe that tells me how many people it serves?
      Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Emily Kennedy

      February 09, 2021 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      Seriously the best curry recipe I've tried! It's delicious every time. I don't even add the jalapenos or the fish sauce but it's so good. Highly recommend!

      Reply
    4. Krista R

      February 19, 2021 at 9:06 pm

      5 stars
      The jalapeño gave it a serious kick! But this was delicious and very easy to make!

      Reply
    5. Cheryl McDowell

      March 10, 2021 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight. It was fabulous! Really enjoyed. Served with vermicelli noodles. Also will try adding some veggies to leftovers like carrots, bok choy, etc

      Reply
      • Estelle

        October 12, 2022 at 2:24 pm

        Can you make this ahead of time and reheat it.

        Reply
        • David

          October 13, 2022 at 7:51 am

          5 stars
          Yes you can I often take it to work for lunch with some naan bread.

          Reply
    6. Megan

      August 27, 2021 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      Red curry is basically my favorite food ever! Take out is so costly +barely any leftovers. This is AMAZING! Leftovers for days (If I don't share with friends and family;) ). I've made many times and made for guests and it's always a hit. Make it, you won't regret! I add way more extra paste and veggies too!

      Reply
    7. mavee125

      October 25, 2021 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      This Thai Red Curry is so good! I used Mae Ploy Red Curry Paste that I bought from Karman Foods for a real Asian flavor. It's perfect!

      Reply
    8. Anika

      February 11, 2022 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      Super yummy! My husband and I loved it and 3 of my 5 kids liked it, so I call that a win!

      Reply
    9. Chris

      March 11, 2022 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      Curry to me is hit or miss, very few hit it right in my opinion. You hit a home run! The flavor of your sauce was amazing. I took the extra rice and soaked it in the sauce and I was in heaven. My family loved it as well, thanks for making me look good in the kitchen. I tell them it isn't me, it is Modern Honey! 🙂

      Reply
    10. David B

      March 20, 2022 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      Easy to make and taste great. Added a bit more red curry paste and Chilli Garlic Sauce. Hit with my daughter. Single dads can cook Thanks 😊

      Reply
    11. Pamela

      March 24, 2022 at 5:25 pm

      So delicious. I'm trying to eat low carb so I didn't add the sugar and it was still so yummy. Served over cauliflower rice. Thanks for an awesome recipe that I will definitely make over and over again!

      Reply
    12. Bailey

      April 02, 2022 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe because it is packed with flavor!! My fav easy weeknight meal.

      Reply
    13. Ann

      July 09, 2022 at 5:42 am

      5 stars
      Super easy and excellent flavor. Came together quick for a quick weeknight meal. I left out the fish sauce because I didn’t have any. I also used low fat coconut milk because that’s all I had. Would recommend. Using rice in a bag was another time saver. Try it…if you are a curry fan you will enjoy. Next time I am going to substitute shrimp for chicken.

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        August 20, 2022 at 6:31 am

        5 stars
        Hi Ann! Thank you for sharing the great tips. That's a great idea to use reduced fat coconut milk to make it low-fat. Thank you for trying my red curry recipe!

        Reply
    14. Alyson

      August 09, 2022 at 3:51 pm

      4 stars
      I like my Red Curry Spicy so I added in a bit more curry paste and a tone of veggies: red pepper, onion, Chinese long beans, lima beans, peas, bamboo shoots. I think I will half or skip the sugar next time, added lime juice to counter the sweetness. I also velveted the chicken for a couple of hours before cooking. All in all a very good red curried chicken. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        August 11, 2022 at 6:49 am

        Hi Alyson! I love your variations and adding those veggies. It sounds amazing! Thank you for trying my recipe.

        Reply
        • Alyson

          August 14, 2022 at 5:54 am

          Hi Honey. Ended up holding back half of the sauce and used a couple of days later on shrimp. Added in more veggies and served over Jasmine rice. Just as yummy a couple of days later.

          Reply
    15. Nikki

      January 16, 2023 at 2:31 pm

      Hi! If I plan on adding in about a cup of stir fry veggies, do you recommend doubling the sauce?

      Reply

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