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