Description
This Thai curry recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken with a medley of vegetables in a creamy coconut curry sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
For the Curry:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
- 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 red bell pepper, 1-inch chop
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 13.5 oz. can quality coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Asian/Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 2 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 tsp EACH salt, pepper
- Sriracha to taste/Asian chili sauce (optional)
Garnish:
- Lime juice and zest to taste
- Fresh basil
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté Chicken: Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onions, and red curry paste; cook until chicken is mostly opaque.
- Stir Fry Veggies: Add broccoli and stir fry for one minute. Add bell peppers, carrots, ginger, and garlic; sauté for one minute.
- Add Ingredients: Add half of the coconut milk. Mix remaining half with cornstarch. Add to skillet along with all remaining ingredients (except Garnishes).
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and vegetables are tender. Adjust thickness with water if desired. Discard bay leaf.
- Adjust to Taste: Garnish with basil, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and chili sauce. Serve with rice.
Notes
- The original recipe used two bell peppers and one zucchini, which you can use.
- Chicken thighs are recommended for juicier meat.
- Slice chicken according to thickness for optimal cooking.
- Thai Kitchen brand curry paste is mild, while Mae Ploy is spicy.
- Prep Time: 18 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg