Description
This Thai-inspired coconut red curry chicken udon recipe is a flavorful and comforting dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a creamy coconut and red curry sauce, then tossed with chewy udon noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless chicken thigh or 3 small, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ small onion chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 pack udon fresh or frozen
Garnishes:
- Lime
- Cilantro
- Red chili flakes
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Combine chicken with curry powder, garlic powder, paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper, and oil. Pan-fry until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Cook onion and garlic until fragrant. Add red curry paste and mix well.
- Add coconut milk: Pour in coconut milk and simmer.
- Cook the dish: Add udon and cooked chicken. Simmer until noodles soak up the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish: Taste and adjust, then garnish with cilantro, lime, and red chili flakes.
Notes
- You can add your favorite veggies like bell peppers, broccoli, or snow peas to customize this dish.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red curry paste or add fresh Thai chilies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg