Filipino-style coconut chicken curry is hearty, tasty, and sure to be a family favorite Easy to make with only a handful of ingredients, cooks in one pan, and is ready in an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT45M
Total time: PT60M
Rating
4.1 stars (110 reviews)
Keywords
chicken curry
Ingredients
1/4 cup canola oil
2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 large carrots, peeled and cubed
1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into cubes
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into cubes
1 onion, peeled and cubed
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and julienned
1 (3 pounds) bone-in chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
2 tablespoons curry powder
salt and pepper to taste
Categories
Main Entree
Cuisine
Filipino
Steps
In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add potatoes and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned and tender. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
Add carrots and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
Remove excess oil from pan except for about 1 tablespoon. Add bell peppers and cook for about 30 to 40 seconds. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook until softened.
Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned.
Add fish sauce and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
Add coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer, skimming any scum that may float on top.
Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
Add potatoes and carrots and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
Add curry powder and stir to combine. Continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add bell peppers and cook for about 1 minute or until tender yet crisp. Serve hot.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 569 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Protein: 33 g
Fat: 45 g
Saturated Fat: 16 g
Cholesterol: 189 mg
Sodium: 408 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Reviews
Claudia on 2026-01-20 (5 stars): I made this for a group of four adults--we all thoroughly enjoyed it! and will make it again.
Dulce Reynes-Chomen on 2025-04-04 (5 stars): I made this and it's so tasty that I might have to pick the plate !... hahaha
Thank you ! This sure is a KEEPER !!!
K on 2024-10-29 (5 stars): Lovely curry
Zyzyll Cabañelez on 2024-08-21 (4 stars): It's helpful
Nerrisa on 2024-06-12 (4 stars): Tried it today and the whole family loves it 😊 Thank you so much for this aweskme recipe.
Cay on 2022-05-21 (5 stars): Saute the curry powder with the garlic onions and ginger to release the flavour. Don't add the spices to the boiling liquid.
Apple Sy on 2022-02-15 (5 stars): This was the first time I tried to cook my husband's favorite dish! It was a success ❤️ thank you so much!
Helen on 2022-02-09 (5 stars): Its a success, Thank you for the recipe
Ralph('',) on 2021-10-26 (5 stars): Madam Lalaine, Thanks for sharing this recipe po. My family and friends love it!
April on 2021-07-05 (5 stars): This is easy to follow. Thank you for sharing this recipe. My family loved it!
