Yes! 🌿🍛 Thai Green Curry Chicken is a fragrant, creamy, and flavorful dish that’s a staple in Thai cuisine. With its creamy coconut milk base and bold green curry paste, this dish is both comforting and full of vibrant flavors. Let’s make it!
🥥 Thai Green Curry Chicken Recipe
🕒 Time: 30 minutes
🍽 Serves: 3–4
Ingredients:
For the Curry:
- 500g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsp green curry paste (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1–2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian version)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, to balance the heat)
- 1–2 kaffir lime leaves (optional, for extra fragrance)
- 1-2 fresh Thai basil leaves (or regular basil)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 cup bamboo shoots (optional)
- 1–2 Thai bird’s eye chilies (optional, for extra heat)
Garnishes:
- Fresh basil leaves
- Lime wedges
- Cooked jasmine rice
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
Slice the chicken and vegetables, and have your coconut milk and broth ready. If using kaffir lime leaves, tear them into pieces to release the oils. - Cook the Chicken:
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside. - Make the Curry Base:
In the same pan, add green curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring well to combine.
Add fish sauce, sugar (if using), and kaffir lime leaves. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. - Add the Veggies:
Add the bell pepper, zucchini, and bamboo shoots (if using) to the pan. Let the curry simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the veggies are tender. - Return the Chicken:
Add the cooked chicken back into the pan, and stir to coat it in the curry sauce. Let it simmer for 5 more minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors have melded together.
Adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or sugar, if desired. - Garnish & Serve:
Top with fresh basil leaves and serve with lime wedges. Serve the curry over jasmine rice for the perfect meal.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
- Over steamed jasmine rice or coconut rice
- With crispy spring rolls or Thai papaya salad on the side
- Try it with noodles for a noodle bowl twist
🌶️ Spicy Adjustments:
- If you like it extra spicy, throw in a couple of bird’s eye chilies or a bit of extra green curry paste.
- Make it vegetarian by using tofu instead of chicken and adding more vegetables (like eggplant, carrots, or mushrooms).
Enjoy this delicious Thai Green Curry Chicken—it’s the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy! 😋
