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A bowl of Thai Red Curry Chicken with seared chicken thighs, jasmine rice, and bok choy.

Creamy Thai Red Curry Chicken

This creamy Thai Red Curry Chicken features juicy seared chicken thighs and a rich coconut broth. A 30-minute dinner that’s better than takeout!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams Chicken Thighs Breast works too!
  • 200 grams Raw White Rice
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 200 ml Chicken stock
  • 200 ml Coconut Milk I use regular, but you can swap for light if you would prefer
  • 1.5 tbsp Red Curry Paste
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes optional
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • Rice: Cook jasmine rice according to packet instructions.
  • Marinate: Mix chicken in a bowl with salt, pepper, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
  • Bok Choy: Trim and wash bok choy, boil for 3 minutes, then set aside.
  • Sear Chicken: Cook thighs in a pan over medium-high heat (4–5 mins per side) until golden. Remove to rest.
  • Create Red Curry Sauce: In the same pan, whisk stock, coconut milk, curry paste, lime juice, and sugar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  • Assembly: Plate rice and sliced chicken with bok choy. Ladle the red curry broth over the top.
  • Garnish: Top with sesame seeds, chilli flakes, and chives.