Thai-Style Coconut Curry Chicken with Pineapple
A comforting, sweet and savory Thai-inspired curry featuring tender chicken, bright bell peppers, and juicy pineapple. Simmered in a light coconut sauce and served over hearty brown rice.
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage: The curry flavors actually deepen overnight! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep medium bell peppers (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Rinse the brown rice and combine it…
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Rinse the brown rice and combine it…
Rinse the brown rice and combine it with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it steam.
Look for: water is absorbed
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Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in…
While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breast, season lightly with salt, and brown for about 5 minutes until fully cooked on the outside. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Look for: fully cooked on the outside
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Add the sliced bell peppers
In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Look for: they begin to soften
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Stir in the red curry paste
Stir in the red curry paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in the light coconut milk and…
Pour in the light coconut milk and 1/4 cup of water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
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Return the chicken to the skillet along…
Return the chicken to the skillet along with the pineapple chunks. Let everything simmer together for 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Look for: the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly
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Divide the cooked brown rice between two…
Divide the cooked brown rice between two bowls and ladle the warm coconut curry over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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