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Thai Red Curry Chicken

Thai Red Curry Chicken

This Easy Thai Red Curry Chicken recipe delivers vibrant flavors in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

Curry Base
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 cup onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 4-6 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  • 1 can unsweetened coconut milk, full-fat (14-ounce can)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
Vegetables
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded or julienned
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced or diced
Finishing Touches
  • 1 large lime zest and juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped and divided

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Once hot, add onions and salt. Cook for 3 minutes, or until onions are softened, stirring often.
  2. Add the red curry paste, garlic, ginger, and coriander. Cook about 1 minute, or until fragrant, stirring often.
  3. Add coconut milk, brown sugar, fish sauce, and chicken. Stir, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered for 7 minutes, occasionally stirring.
  4. Add carrots and bell peppers, and simmer for 5-7 more minutes, until sauce slightly thickens and chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove from heat, and stir in the lime zest, half of the lime juice, and half of the cilantro.
  6. Do a taste test and add in more lime juice, salt, sugar, or curry paste to taste.
  7. Top with the remaining cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 11.5gProtein: 29.7gFat: 19.8g

Notes

This recipe is versatile; substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp and add your favorite veggies for a personal touch.

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