Name: Chicken & Sweet Potato Coconut Curry | Easy Homemade Coconut Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cans (13.5 oz each) full fat coconut milk; 2–3 tbsp red or yellow curry paste; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil; 1 tbsp lime juice; salt and pepper to taste; fresh cilantro or Thai basil for garnish; optional vegetables such as bell peppers, spinach, or peas

Description

This easy coconut chicken curry blends tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and sweet potatoes in a fragrant, comforting one-pot meal. Perfect for cozy weeknights, it comes together quickly with simple ingredients and yields rich, satisfying flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 cans (13.5 oz each) full fat coconut milk

2–3 tbsp red or yellow curry paste

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil

1 tbsp lime juice

salt and pepper to taste

fresh cilantro or Thai basil for garnish

optional vegetables such as bell peppers, spinach, or peas

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent

2. Add garlic and ginger and cook for one minute until fragrant

3. Stir in curry paste and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly

4. Add chicken and stir to coat with the curry mixture, cooking until opaque

5. Add sweet potatoes and coconut milk, then bring to a gentle simmer

6. Cover partially and cook for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through

7. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice, adding water or broth if needed to adjust consistency

8. Stir in chopped cilantro or basil before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: main course
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 600
Fat: 30
Saturated Fat: 15
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 4
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 80

Keywords: chicken curry, sweet potato curry, coconut curry, one pot meal, easy weeknight dinner, homemade curry, comfort food