26 Easy Dinner Recipes
16. Curried Chicken Thighs
Curried chicken thighs offer a perfect weeknight dinner solution that’s both flavorful and simple to prepare. The dish combines aromatic curry spices with creamy coconut milk, creating a satisfying meal without requiring fancy equipment or culinary training. You can make this nutritious, protein-rich dinner using just one pot, saving you cleanup time.
This Thai-inspired recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen with minimal effort. The chicken thighs stay tender and juicy as they simmer in the fragrant sauce, absorbing all the delicious curry flavors. The recipe creates a sauce that pairs perfectly with rice for a complete meal.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 5-10 minutes
Cooking time: 30-40 minutes
Total time: 35-50 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2-3 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat
- Add onions and cook until soft (about 3-5 minutes)
- Add curry powder and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant
- Add chicken thighs and brown lightly on both sides
- Pour in coconut milk and add honey and mustard, if preferred
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook 20-30 minutes until the chicken is done.
- Serve over rice and garnish as desired
Nutritional Info
Each serving (1 chicken thigh with sauce, approx. 200g) provides about:
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Total Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Vitamin A: 300 IU
- Vitamin C: 4 mg
- Iron: 2.2 mg
(Nutritional values do not include rice. If served with 1 cup of rice, add approximately 200 kcal and 45g of carbohydrates per serving.)
