Island Spice Chicken Curry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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A rich and fragrant Polynesian-inspired curry with tender chicken, coconut milk, and a medley of tropical fruits and spices. This chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, coconut milk, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 International cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
1 yellow onion
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp tamarind paste
1/2 cup dried mango
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1 tsp curry leaves
1 cup cooked rice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp grated ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and golden.
Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces, and cook for 5 minutes until browned on all sides. Stir in 1 tbsp tamarind paste and 1 tsp curry leaves. Cook for 1 minute.
Step 3: Pour in 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk, 1/2 cup dried mango, and 1 cup diced pineapple. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
Step 4: Serve over 1 cup cooked rice, garnished with additional pineapple and curry leaves.