Coconut Curry Chicken (THM S)

Why You’ll Love This Coconut Curry Chicken

• THM S–friendly (healthy fats + protein, low carb)

• Ready in 15–20 minutes

• Uses simple pantry ingredients

• No chopping when using freeze-dried veggies

• Warm, cozy curry flavor your whole family will love

• Perfect “I need dinner NOW” recipe

Freeze-Dried Swaps (Fast + Zero Chopping)

• Make this recipe even easier using freeze-dried ingredients:

  • Diced Chicken → skip trimming & thawing

  • Onions → no tears, no chopping

  • Red or green bell peppers → color + sweetness instantly

  • Spinach → stir in at the end for a nutrient boost

Keep these ingredients ready anytime with freeze-dried staples. Shop Freeze-Dried Foods

Ingredients

Serves: 4 | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 15 min

• 2 cups cooked diced chicken
  (or 1 cup freeze-dried chicken, rehydrated)

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

• 1–2 tbsp red curry paste (adjust for heat)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1–2 cups mixed non-starchy veggies:

  • Broccoli florets

  • Red bell pepper strips

  • Spinach
    (fresh, frozen, or freeze-dried)

• Optional: 1 tbsp fish sauce for depth

• Optional: squeezes of lime juice

Instructions

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

• Add diced chicken (rehydrated if freeze-dried) and warm through.

• Stir in curry paste and seasonings; cook 1 minute to bloom flavors.

• Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

• Add vegetables and cook until tender (2–5 minutes).

• Taste and adjust salt, curry paste, or lime juice.

• Serve hot — it’s rich, creamy, and ready!

Use fresh, frozen or freeze dried chicken. Freeze dried chicken comes in dices and slices.

Add garnishments like cilantro and jalapenos.

For family members who want a cross over dish, serve rice. Avoid it for yourself to stay as an THM S Meal.

THM Fuel Type

This is a THM S recipe, built on healthy fats from coconut milk, paired with lean protein and low-carb vegetables. It’s rich, satisfying, and fully on-plan.

Variations

• Add Thai basil or cilantro before serving.

• Use yellow curry paste for a sweeter profile.

• Make it spicy with crushed red pepper or jalapeño.

• Add shrimp instead of chicken for a fresh twist.

• Use curry powder instead of paste for a milder flavor.

Add freeze dried vegetables to make meals easier with no waste.

Add broccoli in recipes for more nutrients.

Freeze dried chicken great for this recipe. You will also love our chicken salad recipe!

Make it Shelf-Stable (Prepper Version)

This recipe becomes a Shelf Meal when you use:

• freeze-dried chicken

• freeze-dried veggies

• powdered coconut milk or canned coconut milk

• seasonings

• curry paste packets

Layer dry ingredients in a jar + store the liquids nearby.
Stores 12–18 months when kept in a cool dry place.

Great for: power outages, busy weeknights, and grab-and-cook THM meals.

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Keep freeze-dried fruits, veggies, and proteins on hand so dinner stays simple.
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