Awesome Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Recipe

Experience a taste explosion with this authentic Thai Chicken Coconut Curry! This recipe unlocks the incredible flavor of coconut milk and vibrant curry paste. Don't skimp – every ingredient contributes to the magic! Discover the surprisingly affordable secret ingredient: fish sauce (easily found in the Asian food aisle). Prepare for a culinary adventure that's as delicious as it is easy. Get ready to be amazed!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 317.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.5 (35 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Awesome Thai Chicken Coconut Curry

  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 inch grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons green curry paste
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk, cream separated
  • Water
  • Salt
  • 1 lemongrass stalk (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • chopped green onions, for garnish
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice

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How to Make Awesome Thai Chicken Coconut Curry

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of green curry paste, 1 inch of grated ginger, and the thick cream from the top of a 13.5 oz can of coconut milk. Whisk to combine.
  3. Pour in the remaining coconut milk (about 12 oz), 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 1 green bell pepper (sliced), 1 cup broccoli florets, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 lime (juiced). Whisk to combine.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 7 minutes. Discard the lemongrass stalk (if used). Add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces) and 1 cup pineapple chunks. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink (about 7-9 minutes).
  5. Serve hot over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice. Garnish with chopped green onions.
  6. Enjoy this incredibly flavorful and satisfying Thai Chicken Coconut Curry!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

86g

Fat

96g

Carbs

8g

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