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    Home » Keto and Low Carb Recipes

    Keto Coconut Chicken Curry

    Modified: Jul 16, 2022 · Published: Dec 7, 2018 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    If you have been a Mess for Less regular, you may have noticed that I share lots of Keto Recipes. I have been cooking more Keto-friendly meals for the family, like this Keto Coconut Chicken Curry.

    I am excited to share the recipe with you and hope it helps you on your journey. Be sure to also check out our Keto Chicken Broccoli Casserole with Cauliflower and Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli!

    This Keto Coconut Curry Chicken is filling and contains all of your favorite Curry flavors. Of course you don't have to be following a keto diet to enjoy this chicken. You can also serve it over a bed of rice for tasty dish.
    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this Keto Coconut Curry Chicken
    • Ingredients
    • How to make low carb coconut curry chicken
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Get your own Keto Trackers
    • HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT BUTCHER BOX?
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    Why you'll love this Keto Coconut Curry Chicken

    This Coconut Curry Chicken keto is filling and contains all of your favorite Curry flavors. Not to mention, when you're cooking it, your house is filled with delightful scents. 

    Of course you don't have to be following a keto diet to enjoy this chicken. You can also serve it over a bed of cauliflower rice for a tasty dish. For more yummy dinner ideas try our Keto Chicken Recipes.

     Keto Coconut Curry Chicken

    Ingredients

    • coconut oil
    • diced onions
    • boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • bamboo shoots (optional)
    • curry powder
    • paprika
    • fresh minced ginger (ground ginger will also work)
    • coconut milk
    • heavy whipping cream
    • Salt & Pepper to taste
    ingredients for coconut curry chicken

    How to make low carb coconut curry chicken

    Before you cook up the chicken for this keto coconut curry, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.

    oil cooking in a skillet

    Then, add the onion, chicken, and bamboo shoots, and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir the mixture while cooking.

    chicken and bamboo shoots in a pan

    Now it's time to add your spices. Add the curry powder, paprika, and ginger and stir.

    curry powder, ginger and paprika

    Allow everything to cook for another 2-3 minutes.

    cooking curry chicken

    Add the coconut milk, heavy whipping cream, salt and pepper to the chicken mixture.

    curry chicken in a pan

    Mix well and simmer for 15 minutes on medium-low heat.

    coconut curry chicken in a pan

    If you serve chicken a lot, and are looking for some new ideas for it, this Keto Curry Chicken is just the thing. The chicken is tender in the curry sauce and the addition of the bamboo shoots makes it very filling.

    Keto Coconut Curry Chicken

             

    This keto curry recipe is a great Keto and low carb diet option. It cooks up in 35 minutes from prep to plate, making it a great meal to serve on those busy nights.

    Keto Coconut Curry Chicken

    📖 Recipe

    Coconut Curry Chicken (Keto-friendly)

    Vicky
    This Keto Coconut Curry Chicken is so delicious and filling and you don't have to follow a keto diet to enjoy it. It is also great served over a bed of cauliflower rice.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4
    Calories 538 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoon coconut oil
    • ½ cup diced onions
    • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 1 cup bamboo shoots optional
    • 2 tablespoon curry powder
    • 2 tablespoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger ground ginger will also work
    • 1 ¼ cup coconut milk
    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
    • Salt & Pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, chicken, and bamboo shoots, and cook for about 5 minutes.
    • Add the curry powder, paprika, and ginger. Allow to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the coconut milk, heavy whipping cream, salt and pepper. Mix well and simmer for 15 minutes on medium-low heat.
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 41gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 988mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1925IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword Coconut Chicken Curry
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    What can I serve with this keto chicken curry recipe?

    This is wonderful served over a side of cauliflower rice or with a side salad.

    How do I store this low carb chicken curry?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can heat up in the microwave or on a pan on the stove when ready to eat.

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    To make sticking to a keto diet easier, check out these Keto Weight Loss Tracker Printables. It is a 100 day Keto Challenge to keep you motivated and on track.

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    1. Pam Greer says

      December 07, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love easy meals like this! We aren't keto, so I'd probably serve this over some rice. it sounds so delicious!

      Reply
    2. Adrianne says

      December 07, 2018 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love that you have the process shots along the way, they make following the recipe very easy. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try a Keto version of a Chicken Curry, cheers!! I will make this tonight!

      Reply
    3. Caitlyn Erhardt says

      December 07, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      Coconut is one of my fav flavors of all time! This recipe looks wonderful and simple!

      Reply
    4. Mike Hultquist says

      December 07, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE a good curry. You really can't go wrong with a good curry blend and chicken. I'll take mine a bit extra spicy! Looks wonderful.

      Reply
    5. Katie says

      December 07, 2018 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      This looks so tasty and full of flavor! I love that eating keto is still so good!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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