Red Curry Chicken (Better than Takeout!)
Ready to bring bold flavor to your weeknight dinner lineup? This Red Curry Chicken is creamy, cozy, and comes together faster than your food delivery app can get it to your door. Bonus: it's dairy-free, packed with protein, and loaded with veggie goodness.
Let’s get cooking!
Looking for a quick and healthy dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This Red Curry Chicken recipe is the perfect weeknight meal—loaded with lean protein, fiber-rich veggies, and a creamy coconut red curry sauce that tastes like your favorite Thai takeout (but better for you). Gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in under 30 minutes!
🛒 Ingredients:
8 oz skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tbsp red curry paste
1½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup coconut milk
2 tbsp coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce if not gluten-free)
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
½ cup uncooked white rice (or your fave grain—cauliflower rice works too!)
🍲 How to make it:
Cook the rice according to package directions. While that’s going, move on to the magic...
In a large pan, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes, until it’s browned on the edges.
Stir in the ginger, garlic, and curry paste. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until the kitchen smells amazing.
Pour in chicken broth, coconut milk, and coconut aminos. Add the snap peas, bell pepper, and basil. Simmer for another 3–4 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and veggies are tender-crisp.
Let it cool for a minute or two so the sauce thickens slightly.
Spoon that curry goodness over your rice, and garnish with extra basil if you're feelin' fancy.
💡 Pro Tip:
Want more heat? Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha.
Short on time? Use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie and toss it in at step 4.
🥄 Why You’ll Love It:
This meal is simple, flavorful, and supports blood sugar balance with the combo of protein, healthy fat from coconut milk, and fiber-rich veggies. It’s also a great meal prep recipe—double it and enjoy all week!
