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Thai Coconut Curry Braised Chicken Thighs⏱ 35 min total
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Thai Coconut Curry Braised Chicken Thighs

Per 1 serving · 248 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
510
26%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    19g
    15% of calories
  • Carbs
    54g
    43% of calories
  • Fat
    24g
    42% of calories
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At a glance

One serving of Thai Coconut Curry Braised Chicken Thighs (248 g) has 510 calories, with 19 g of protein, 54 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (43% of calories). It is high in protein (38% DV), thiamine (33% DV) and niacin (42% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 55% and 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
206cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.7g
Net carbs
52g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.8g
0.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein38%
  • Thiamine33%
  • Niacin42%
  • Vitamin B631%
  • Folate (B9)40%
  • Vitamin B1221%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin K19%
  • Riboflavin (B2)13%
  • Pantothenic acid17%
  • Magnesium13%
  • Zinc18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat55%
  • Cholesterol26%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Prepare rice as per package directions; set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat a large deep skillet or soup pot over medium heat. Add the cooking oil, then swirl to cover the surface of the skillet.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned on each side (about 3-5 minutes each side). Remove the chicken from the skillet.

  4. 4

    Add the Thai curry paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir and sauté the aromatics for about one minute.

  5. 5

    Add the coconut milk, chicken broth, and fish sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine and dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Add the chicken back to the skillet, place a lid on top, and allow the skillet come to a simmer. Turn the heat down to low or medium-low and let the thighs simmer in the coconut sauce for 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    To serve, scoop about 1 cup of cooked rice into the bottom of each bowl. Add one of the braised chicken thighs, then top with a ladle or two of the coconut broth. Add fresh cilantro leaves, sliced green onion, and a wedge or two of fresh lime to each bowl.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (248 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A28 μg
3%
Vitamin C8 mg
9%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K23 μg
19%
Thiamine0.4 mg
33%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
13%
Niacin7 mg
42%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
31%
Folate (B9)158 μg
40%
Vitamin B120.5 μg
21%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
17%
Choline45 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium50 mg
5%
Iron5 mg
59%
Potassium400 mg
9%
Magnesium55 mg
13%
Phosphorus243 mg
35%
Zinc2 mg
18%
Copper0.2 mg
28%
Manganese1 mg
44%
Selenium25 μg
45%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g—
Alpha carotene1 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene121 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.5 g—
Monounsaturated fats8 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol18 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 63 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 510 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 97min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 61min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 42min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 72min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Thai Coconut Curry Braised Chicken Thighs?

One serving of Thai Coconut Curry Braised Chicken Thighs (1 serving) has 510 calories, which works out to 206 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Thai Coconut Curry Braised Chicken Thighs high in protein?

It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (38% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Thai Coconut Curry Braised Chicken Thighs keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 52 g of net carbs and 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Thai Coconut Curry Braised Chicken Thighs?

249 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Thai Coconut Curry Braised Chicken Thighs?

0.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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