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Baked Coconut Curry Chicken

Did you know that 78% of home cooks report feeling intimidated by exotic flavors, despite craving more variety in their weekly meal rotations? This simple yet impressive dish features chicken baked in a vibrant, flavorful coconut milk and curry sauce that transforms ordinary chicken into a meal your family will request again and again—all while keeping your hands-on cooking time under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasonings

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Curry Sauce

  • 14 oz coconut milk full-fat
  • 2 tbsp yellow curry powder
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger freshly grated
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  • In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, curry powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same pan, sauté onions and bell peppers for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Return chicken to the pan, skin-side up, and pour the curry sauce around (not over) the chicken to preserve the crispy skin.
  • Transfer to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

The aromatic blend of curry, garlic, and ginger creates the foundation for this dish's intoxicating scent that will fill your kitchen with warmth and anticipation. For a lower-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice. This dish keeps exceptionally well, with flavors that actually improve overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSodium: 820mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword Curry, Coconut Curry, Chicken, Baked Chicken, Indian Cuisine
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