Slow-Simmered Chicken Curry with Coconut and Turmeric

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

A richly spiced chicken curry slow-simmered in creamy coconut milk and earthy turmeric for a comforting and aromatic dish. This Indian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, coconut oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1/2 tsp red chili powder, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb cut boneless chicken thighs to the pan, stirring to coat pieces with the spices, and cook for 4 minutes until lightly browned.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup canned coconut milk and 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, stirring to combine. Season with 1 tsp salt.
6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 25 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.