Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs
This Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs delivers 9g protein and 527 calories per serving, making it a calorie-dense option for weight gain phases. Quick-preps 5 servings on the stovetop, though you'll need to pair it with a protein side to reach daily targets. Works best as a flavor-forward dinner when your macro split allows for higher fat intake.
Ingredients
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Thai red curry paste(30g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Coconut Milk, Full-Fat, Canned(369g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(240g)
- •Fish sauce(1g)
- •Rice, White, Long-Grain(1200g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Lime
Instructions
- 1Heat a large deep skillet or soup pot over medium heat. Add the cooking oil, then swirl to cover the surface of the skillet. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned on each side (about 3-5 minutes each side). Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- 2Add the Thai curry paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir and sauté the aromatics for about one minute.
- 3Add the coconut milk, chicken broth, and fish sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine and dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Add the chicken back to the skillet, place a lid on top, and allow the skillet come to a simmer. Turn the heat down to low or medium-low and let the thighs simmer in the coconut sauce for 15 minutes.
- 4To serve, scoop about 1 cup of cooked rice into the bottom of each bowl. Add one of the braised chicken thighs, then top with a ladle or two of the coconut broth. Add fresh cilantro leaves, sliced green onion, and a wedge or two of fresh lime to each bowl.
Nutrition — Per Serving
527
calories
9g
protein
19g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 80g
- Saturated fat
- 14.6g
- Sodium
- 101 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.3g
5 servings per batch · ~398g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs have per serving?
Each serving contains only 9g of protein and 527 calories with 19g fat and 80g carbs. This is a carbohydrate-heavy recipe with minimal protein per serving, so it requires pairing with other high-protein foods to meet daily macro targets.
How long does Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and makes 5 servings on the stovetop, allowing you to prepare multiple portions in minimal time during a meal prep session. All servings batch-cook efficiently on the stovetop.
Is Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs good for muscle gain?
At only 9g protein per serving, this recipe does not support muscle gain phases where hitting 1.6-2.2g protein per kilogram of bodyweight is essential. The 80g carbs per serving makes this better suited as a carb-loading meal on high-volume training days, paired with separate protein sources.
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