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    Home » Recipes

    Coconut Curry Chicken and Vegetables

    Published: Nov 15, 2018 · Modified: Jan 13, 2020 by Andrea Howe · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    There’s few things as glorious to a home cook stretched for time as a one pan dinner. Extreme bonus points are earned when you also take a typical one pan dinner and add a twist that the kids won’t freak out on and the grown ups feel is a little more unique and special. Enter this coconut curry chicken and vegetables one pan meal that incorporates the creaminess of coconut milk and the subtle spice of Thai curry paste.chicken and vegetables with red Thai curry sauce on a white plateThe thing I love about this coconut curry chicken and vegetables one pan tray bakes is the ease with which you can adjust ingredients to just about any vegetable and seasonings you have on hand, and the formula is just about the same. Chicken (either breasts or thighs & drumsticks) + vegetables of choice + seasonings of choice + fat in form of oil so things don’t dry out = totally versatile one pan dish.

    What’s In This Curry Dish?

    This dish uses bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, cauliflower florets, halved Brussels sprouts, onion and carrots, with some snap peas tossed in half way through baking. And of course it uses the perfectly paired coconut + curry as it’s fat & seasonings to flavor the dish and make it moist. And don’t worry, if you stick to using a Thai curry paste that is very mild in flavor like the one I use, it’s not at all too hot for the kids, providing just a very subtle amount of flavor and heat.

    a white baking dish full of chicken and vegetables with coconut Thai curry sauce

    How To Make Coconut Curry Chicken & Vegetables

    • Start by placing the chicken in the baking pan, and then add in the vegetables.
    • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper all over, then brush with the red curry paste.
    • Bake for 30 minutes if you’re using thighs, or 20 minutes if you’re using breasts. After the allotted time, remove from the oven and gently stir in the coconut milk.
    • Bake for an additonal 10-15 minutes until veggies are done and chicken reaches 160 degrees.
    • Dish out and serve over jasmine rice or cauliflower rice.

    Helpful Tips For Making Coconut Curry Chicken & Vegetables

    Oh, and if you think about it ahead of time, definitely brine the chicken for a few hours. A simple process that enhances the flavor and moistness remarkably well. My simple go-to brine recipe is 2.5 cups water + 2 tablespoon kosher salt. Combine in a sauce pan and heat till salt is dissolved. Let cool, then pour brine over chicken, either in a deep bowl which allows for full submersion of the chicken, or in a gallon size Ziploc bag, and allow to sit in the fridge for a few hours. Before using, simply rinse chicken and go about your business.

    Certainly feel free to switch out the thighs for chicken breasts, just making sure to check for doneness a bit before the 30 minute mark so they don’t dry out. You always want your chicken to register 165 degrees, and breasts definitely dry out before thighs, so I’d recommend a 20/10 minute cooking time as opposed to 30/10. And as you always want to keep in mind, pair vegetables of similar density so that some don’t get overcooked while others are under-cooked. If you want to incorporate more delicate veggies like zucchini or sugar snap peas, stir those in half way between cooking so they don’t get mushy.Coconut Thai Curry Chicken and veggies in a white baking dish and on a white plate

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    How To Serve Coconut Curry Chicken & Vegetables

    Both mint and cilantro pair well with coconut curry flavors, so use whichever you have on hand as a garnish. And serve this dish alongside a bowl of steaming white rice, for an all around balanced meal that will satisfy the whole family. I hope you and your fam enjoys this dish, and if you have questions please leave it in the comments 🙂

     

    Coconut Curry Chicken & Vegetables

    A simple yet delicious one pan dinner with a flavorful twist incorporating coconut milk and Thai Curry paste.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 -6 servings
    Author:Andrea

    Ingredients

    • 6 chicken thighs of 4 breasts preferably brined first
    • 3 carrots peeled and roughly chopped
    • 1 sweet onion chopped
    • 2 cups each of cauliflower florets + Brussels sprouts halved
    • 1-2 heaping tablespoon of Thai Kitchen red curry paste
    • ½ can of coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt & pepper to season
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
    • Layer chicken then veggies in a baking dish and drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    • Brush on red curry paste with a pastry brush or spoon.
    • Bake 30 minutes if using thighs and 20 minutes if using breasts, then remove from oven and stir in coconut milk. Optional to add in sugar snap peas at this time.
    • Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until veggies are done and chicken reaches 165 degrees.
    • Serve with jasmine or cauliflower rice.

    Notes

    My simple go-to brine recipe is 2.5 cups water + 2 tablespoon kosher salt. Combine in a sauce pan and heat till salt is dissolved. Let cool, then pour brine over chicken, either in a deep bowl which allows for full submersion of the chicken, or in a gallon size Ziploc bag, and allow to sit in the fridge for a few hours. When ready, simply rinse chicken and pat dry, then use accordingly.
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    About Andrea Howe

    Andrea Howe is a Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC PN-L1) and the founder of Howe We Live. As a seasoned home cook of over 20 years, developing and photographing recipes is her passion. Andrea has spent over 10 years in the health & nutrition industry, writing for various publications including Babble and Disney. Her work has appeared in Real Simple, Taste of Home, Yahoo, Buzzfeed and ABC News.

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    1. Kk says

      January 29, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      I’m trying it. Lots of comments about trying but no comments about results???? Fingers crossed.

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    2. Tawnie says

      November 17, 2018 at 8:47 am

      5 stars
      OK this is going on my meal prep for next week! mmmm

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    3. Emily says

      November 17, 2018 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      One pan dinners are the best! Yum

      Reply
    4. Susie Weinrich says

      November 15, 2018 at 6:34 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love curry! I definitely want to try this recipe. pinning now!

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