Description
Fragrant green thai chicken coconut curry delivers a symphony of Southeast Asian flavors that dance across your palate. Creamy coconut milk, tender chicken, and zesty herbs combine in a quick, comforting meal that brings Bangkok’s street food magic directly to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced thin
- 2–3 tbsps green curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk (full-fat for best texture)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini or green beans, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach or Thai basil leaves
- Juice of ½ lime
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced chili, or extra Thai basil
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Caramelize chicken in hot coconut oil over medium-high heat until golden and nearly cooked, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer protein to a waiting plate.
- Activate Curry Aromatics: Introduce green curry paste into the identical pan, toasting until intensely fragrant and releasing essential oils, roughly 1-2 minutes.
- Construct Curry Liquid Base: Integrate coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk thoroughly, creating a harmonious, silky sauce that gently bubbles.
- Incorporate Vegetables and Protein: Layer sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and reserved chicken into the simmering liquid. Allow vegetables to soften and chicken to complete cooking, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Finalize Curry: Fold tender baby spinach or Thai basil into the curry, allowing leaves to delicately wilt. Finish with a vibrant squeeze of fresh lime juice, calibrating seasoning to personal preference. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is lightly browned but not fully cooked to prevent dryness, as it will continue cooking in the sauce.
- Toast curry paste briefly to release aromatic oils and enhance flavor depth, creating a more intense taste profile.
- Add vegetables towards the end of cooking to maintain crisp texture and prevent overcooking, preserving nutritional value.
- Adjust seasoning carefully by tasting, using lime juice to brighten and fish sauce to add umami complexity to the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg