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One-Pot Keto Coconut Curry Chicken — Thai-Inspired Keto recipe, 30 min, serves 4Thai-Inspired

One-Pot Keto Coconut Curry Chicken

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KetoLow carbGluten-freeHigh protein

Coconut milk, red curry paste and chicken thighs in 30 minutes — 6 g net carbs, dairy-free, deeply spiced. Restaurant flavour with a single pot to wash.

30
min
10
prep
🔥
20
cook
👥
4
servings
460
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown chicken cubes 5 minutes.

💡 Don't crowd — brown in 2 batches if needed.
2

Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, cook 3 minutes.

3

Add garlic, ginger and curry paste. Stir 60 seconds — paste should sizzle and smell fragrant.

💡 Toasting the paste releases full aroma.
4

Pour in coconut milk and broth. Add fish sauce and sweetener if using.

💡 Fish sauce is essential — adds salt and umami without dominating.
5

Simmer 8 minutes. Add broccoli and bell pepper, simmer 4-5 more minutes.

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6

Off heat, stir in lime juice. Garnish with cilantro. Serve over cauliflower rice.

💡 Lime brightens the rich coconut — add it last.

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Common Questions

Net carbs per serving?
About 6 g — onion, bell pepper, broccoli contribute most. Coconut milk and curry paste add 1-2 g.
Substitute for fish sauce?
Soy sauce + 1 tsp anchovy paste. Or skip — but flavour loses depth.
Spice level?
Thai red curry paste is medium-hot. Start with 2 tbsp and taste. Add 1 tsp sambal for fire.
Make ahead?
Tastes better the next day — spices meld. Rewarm gently; don't boil or coconut milk breaks.
Vegetable swaps?
Green beans, snow peas, zucchini, mushrooms all work. Avoid carrots (too carby) and corn.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
Off-dry Riesling or Gewürztraminer — handle the heat and complement aromatics.
🍺
Beer
Singha or Chang Thai lager.
🍸
Cocktail
Thai basil mojito.
🥤
Non-alcoholic
Thai iced tea or coconut water with lime.

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The story behind this recipe ▾
Thai red curry is naturally low-carb when stripped of sugar that street-version sauces sometimes add. The coconut-milk + curry-paste combination is a keto staple — high fat, low carb, zero compromise on flavour.
This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.
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