Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand in just 10 minutes with this quick Chicken Green Curry! Tender chicken is enveloped in a luscious green coconut sauce, harmoniously blended with fresh herbs and vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish brings excitement to the dinner table while satisfying your craving for comfort food. Serve it over jasmine rice or warm naan for a complete meal that will leave your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp green curry paste
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken pieces; cook until golden brown on all sides (approximately 5 minutes).
- Stir in green curry paste followed by coconut milk; mix well.
- Add bell peppers and simmer for another 3-5 minutes until veggies soften but remain crunchy.
- Remove from heat; stir in fresh basil and lime juice. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg