Description
Savor the magic of green Thai chicken coconut curry, a delightful journey through Thailand’s rich culinary landscape. Creamy coconut milk, aromatic herbs, and tender chicken create a harmonious symphony of flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced thin
Spices and Sauces:
- 2–3 tablespoons green curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Vegetables and Liquids:
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk (full-fat for best texture)
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini or green beans, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach or Thai basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- Juice of ½ lime
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Sliced chili
- Extra Thai basil
Serving:
- Cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Warm coconut oil in a spacious skillet or wok over medium-high temperature, carefully searing chicken pieces until they develop a golden exterior and reach near-complete doneness, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer protein to a temporary holding plate.
- Without cleaning the pan, introduce additional oil if necessary, then gently introduce green curry paste, allowing aromatics to bloom and release intense fragrant notes for roughly 1-2 minutes.
- Stream coconut milk and chicken broth into the pan, whisking thoroughly to integrate curry paste completely. Incorporate fish sauce and brown sugar, creating a harmonious liquid base that gently simmers.
- Carefully incorporate sliced bell peppers and zucchini into the simmering liquid, allowing vegetables to soften slightly while maintaining a crisp texture, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Return previously cooked chicken to the pan, ensuring each piece becomes thoroughly heated and absorbs the rich, complex curry flavors.
- Delicately fold fresh baby spinach or Thai basil into the curry, permitting leaves to gracefully wilt and release their vibrant essence.
- Finish the dish by squeezing fresh lime juice across the surface, tasting and adjusting seasonings to achieve a perfectly balanced, harmonious flavor profile.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by browning chicken thoroughly before removing from the pan, creating delicious caramelized edges that enhance overall taste complexity.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting the amount of green curry paste, allowing flexibility for sensitive palates or spice enthusiasts.
- Use fresh vegetables at peak ripeness to elevate the curry’s texture and nutritional value, ensuring crisp and vibrant ingredients that complement the rich coconut sauce.
- Enhance protein variety by substituting chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef for a versatile meal that caters to different dietary preferences and protein needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg