One-Pot Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken
By Tiffy Cooks
You will definintely need extra rice for the One-Pot Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken. This curry dish has a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce that’s topped with a crispy, savory curry-rubbed pan-fried chicken thigh. Sounds deliciously complex, but it’s super convenient thanks to pantry ingredients like Japanese curry cubes! If you’re looking for an extra flavorful meal that doesn’t actually take extra work, try this one pot recipe in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Curried Chicken Thighs
- 4 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Coconut Curry
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1½ cups coconut milk
- 2 Japanese curry cubes
- Hot cooked rice To serve
- Chopped green onion for garnish
- Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Add the chicken thighs to a bowl and season with the paprika, garlic powder, curry powder, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Massage the seasonings into the chicken until evenly coated.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and cook for 6–7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to rest.
- In the same pan, using the rendered chicken fat, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
- Pour in the coconut milk and add the Japanese curry cubes. Stir continuously until the curry cubes have completely dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
- Lower the heat and simmer the curry sauce for 1–2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Slice the chicken and serve it over hot rice. Spoon the creamy coconut curry sauce on top, then garnish with chopped green onion and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
I like to blanch some broccoli or another vegetable while the chicken is cooking, then serve it alongside the curry for an easy, balanced meal.
