Description
Thai Chicken Coconut Curry is a tropical delight that brings the warmth of Southeast Asia into your kitchen. With tender chicken simmered in creamy coconut milk and fragrant spices, this dish is both comforting and exotic. Perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests, it’s a flavorful hug in a bowl that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2–3 tbsp red curry paste (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, slice bell peppers, and mince garlic.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in red curry paste and vegetables; cook for another 2 minutes to coat.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally (about 10 minutes) until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat; stir in fish sauce, basil leaves, and lime juice before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg