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This 3-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Thai coconut curry chicken recipe – in addition tobeing unbelievably easy to make – is one of our family’s favorite recipes. It takes all of 5 minutes to prepare and the whole thing can be made in your slow cooker. It’s dinner magic, I tell you!

I keep an arsenal of super easy week nights meals up my sleeve at all times so that on days when I’m exhausted, but don’t really want to spend the money to order in or take out, I can throw together dinner in a few simple steps. I lovean easy family meal that doesn’t cost a whole lot. I call that a dinnerwin.

3-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe

Trader Joe’s is one of my favorite go-to suppliers of easy dinner solutions. And this 3-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Thai coconut curry chicken recipe – a recipe dreamed up using just three staples from Trader Joe’s – in addition tobeing unbelievably easy to make – is one of our family’s favorite recipes, any night of the week. I think it takes all of 5 minutes to prepare. Maybe less. Just give yourself a little wiggle room on cook time; it tastes best when it has time to really cook down and soften.

And the very best part? The whole thing can be made in your slow cooker. As in, you throw all of the ingredients in, let it slowly cook up into something magical, lift the lid when you’re ready to eat, and dinner is served! (By the way, thisInstant Potbasically does it all – slow cooker, ricecooker, pressure cooker – and you’ll love it.)

If you keep chicken breast in your freezer, and a acan of coconut milk and a bottle ofTrader Joe’s Thai Red Curry Sauce in your pantry, you’ll always have this one pot meal to fall back on any time you need a creative and easy dinner idea in a pinch. (If you have things likesweet potatoes, onions, bell peppers, potatoes, chickpeas, etc. to toss into your easy Thai coconut curry sauce, all the better!)

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Sometimes, we’ll eat this once a week, when we’re really on a roll. Even the leftovers, re-heated in the microwave, are good. (Dare I say, better?) And the beauty of this coconut curry chicken recipe, is thatyou can easily add any veggies you have laying around, it can even be made vegetarian without the chicken, subbing chickpeas, potatoes, peppers, etc., but it works just as well with only the chicken.

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And seriously, this Thai coconut curry chicken recipe is stupid easy to make. I’m actually embarrassed to admit how easy it is to make, but I also wouldn’t want to deprive you of your new favorite dinner that you can make in just a few minutes time. So, you know, pretend to be impressed …

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3-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe

Makes 4 – 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 can lite coconut milk
1 package raw chicken breasts (3 per pack)
1 bottle Trader Joe’s thai red curry sauce
optional: add sweet potatoes, onions, bell peppers, potatoes, chickpeas, etc.

Serve With:
2 bags of Trader Joe’s frozen organic jasmine or brown rice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Pour the coconut milk and curry sauce in a medium or large pot, stir together,and add in the whole raw chicken breasts. If you want to add other vegetables, you can throw those in now too. (I often use raw peeled sweet potatoes – cut in thirds or fourths, and a whole onion – cut into large chunks.) Cook over low heat for about two hours.*
  2. When the chicken is cooked through, pull out the breasts and either shred it with two forks on a plate or shred it using a mixer (such a nifty trick!) and return to the pan. Allow it to simmer on the lowest heat setting until you’re ready to eat. Serve with cooked rice.

That’s it!

*FUN FACT: This also works really well in a slow cooker or crockpot – low heat for about 4-5 hours or until the chicken is completely cooked through.

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Yield: 4-6 servings

3-Ingredient Trader Joe's Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe

This 3-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Thai coconut curry chicken recipe – in addition to being unbelievably easy to make – is one of our family’s favorite recipes. It takes all of 5 minutes to prepare and the whole thing can be made in your slow cooker. It’s dinner magic!

Ingredients

  • 1 can lite coconut milk
  • 1 package raw chicken breasts (3 per pack)
  • 1 bottle Trader Joe’s thai red curry sauce
  • optional: add peeled and quartered sweet potatoes, onions, bell peppers, potatoes, chickpeas, etc.

Instructions

    1. Pour the coconut milk and curry sauce in a medium or large pot, stir together, and add in the whole raw chicken breasts. If you want to add other vegetables, you can throw those in now too. (I often use raw peeled sweet potatoes – cut in thirds or fourths, and a whole onion – cut into large chunks. Chickpeas also taste great in this!) Cook over low heat for about two hours.*
    2. When the chicken is cooked through, pull out the breasts and either shred it with two forks on a plate or shred it using a mixer (such a nifty trick!) and return to the pan. Allow it to simmer on the lowest heat setting until you’re ready to eat. Serve with cooked rice. (To make things extra easy, you can 2 bags of Trader Joe’s frozen organic jasmine or brown rice.)

Notes

*FUN FACT: This also works really well in a slow cooker or crockpot – low heat for about 4-5 hours or until the chicken is completely cooked through.

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The chicken and any other veggies you cook down – in our case, typically sweet potato and onion – become so soft, sweet, and tender, you’ll think you’re eating at a fancy thai restaurant, rather than on your couch in yoga pants.

You’re welcome!

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If you make your own 3-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Thai Coconut Curry Chicken recipe, be sure to tag meon social media (@glitterinclexi). I love to see what fun variations everyone’s using!

And if you love this post, check out all of our great recipes here.Especially ourHearty Chicken Vegetable and Quinoa Soupand No-Fuss Apple Crisp – both made in a slow cooker!

You can find our favorite slow cookerhere.

And tell me – how about you? Have you hopped on theInstant Potbandwagon yet? What otherslow cookermeals and desserts do you love? Send me your suggestions!

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FAQs

What is the secret to Thai curry? ›

The secret to making amazing Thai curries is to use plenty of aromatics, like onion, ginger and garlic. Choose full-fat coconut milk for its richness (you won't regret it!). Stirring in just a little bit of rice vinegar and sugar adds tons of complexity.

Does Thai curry use coconut milk or coconut cream? ›

The majority of Thai curries are made with coconut milk as the main liquid, which produces creamier curries, but they're not necessarily “rich.” The amount of coconut milk can vary by quite a lot, depending on the texture one is looking for: massaman curry, for example, is quite rich because it uses coconut milk and is ...

What is coconut curry sauce made of? ›

In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk, soy sauce, sugar, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Place a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add red pepper flakes, zest, garlic, and curry powder and stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.

Can you use coconut cream instead of milk in Thai green curry? ›

You can also use coconut cream if you want a richer, thicker sauce (green curry is normally a thinner sauce, see video).

How do Thai restaurants make curry so creamy? ›

Often, Thai curries are made using coconut milk as the main liquid, which results in a creamy consistency. You can use as much or as little coconut milk as you wish based on your preference for texture, spice, and flavor.

What thickens a Thai curry? ›

Cornflour. Ideal for Chinese sauces or Thai curries but can also be used for Indian curries. Add one tablespoon of cornflour to two or three tablespoons of cold water and stir. Pour the mixture into the sauce and allow to simmer until the sauce begins to thicken. Which doesn't take very long.

What is the most popular Thai curry? ›

Green curry is considered the most popular curry in Thai cuisine. The green color of Thai green curry sauce has become more vibrant over the years with the addition of fresh coriander (cilantro), makrut lime leaf and peel, and basil.

What is the difference between Indian coconut curry and Thai coconut curry? ›

The spice profiles are quite different. Indian curries tend to be much more warm and spicy, featuring spices like chili powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. Thai curries are usually more aromatic and include spices like lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers.

Why is my Thai curry so watery? ›

A runny curry means you haven't cooked it long enough and/or you have used coconut milk with a low percentage of solids.

Should you add tomatoes to curry? ›

Tomatoes form the base of many curried Indian dishes. Apart from imparting sweet and tangy tones, they add so much flavor and body to the dishes.

When to add coconut milk to curry? ›

Once the spices and veg have cooked, add in the coconut milk and a couple cups of chicken stock. Turn the heat up so it comes to a boil and then lower to about medium heat and cook for 10-15 minutes. Just until it starts to thicken! I normally do 10 minutes, but if you like a really thick sauce, take it longer.

What is better for curry coconut milk or coconut cream? ›

It is thicker, has a higher fat content and is scoop-able throughout. Coconut milk and cream are mostly interchangeable in recipes such as curries and soups. If you prefer a richer flavour and texture, try coconut cream or vice versa. However, be careful when substituting coconut milk and cream in baked goods.

Which is hotter, red or green Thai curry? ›

In general, traditional Thai green curry is hotter than Thai red curry.

How do you reduce coconut milk for Thai curry? ›

Traditionally we reduce coconut milk until thick, then use that to saute the curry paste. The shortcut way is to just saute the curry paste in oil. This is a small flavour compromise, but still yields a tasty result. And if you use virgin coconut oil, you will still get that coconut flavour!

What is the secret ingredient for curry? ›

Whether you may be familiar with the differences between curries from various countries, such as Indian versus Japanese curry, and perhaps even know how to make them at home, there's a special flavor enhancer that you may not have thought to add: honey.

What makes Thai curry so good? ›

For example, lemongrass, Galangal and Shrimp paste are the common ingredients found in Thai curries. They enhance the flavour of the curry dishes, and yet, they are rarely used in other cuisines.

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