Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Green Thai Chicken Coconut Curry, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious coconut sauce infused with fresh herbs and spices. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in, this curry will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it over rice or noodles for a meal that dazzles both the eyes and palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp green curry paste
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and vegetables.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add curry paste and coconut milk: Stir in green curry paste, then pour in coconut milk, mixing well.
- Incorporate vegetables: Add bell peppers and zucchini; cook until tender yet crisp (5-7 minutes).
- Finish with flavorings: Stir in lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas. Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of curry paste or adding more coconut milk.