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Thai Curry Recipe

Thai Curry Recipe


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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. Sauté Chicken: Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onions, and red curry paste; cook until chicken is mostly opaque.
  2. Stir Fry Veggies: Add broccoli and stir fry for one minute. Add bell peppers, carrots, ginger, and garlic; sauté for one minute.
  3. Add Ingredients: Add half of the coconut milk. Mix remaining half with cornstarch. Add to skillet along with all remaining ingredients (except Garnishes).
  4. 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.
  5. 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