Chicken In Red Curry With Bamboo Shoots Recipe

Craving a vibrant and flavorful Thai feast? This easy red curry recipe is ready in under 40 minutes and bursting with the delicious taste of tender chicken, crisp bamboo shoots, and creamy coconut milk. Customize it with your favorite veggies! Perfectly paired with fluffy jasmine rice. A reader request, now ready for your kitchen!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 33 mins
Calories 348.8 kcal
Protein 47g
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Ingredients for Chicken In Red Curry With Bamboo Shoots

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How to Make Chicken In Red Curry With Bamboo Shoots

  1. Heat 1 (13.5 ounce) can of coconut milk in a large pan over medium heat until simmering.
  2. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of red curry paste (adjust to your spice preference).
  3. Add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces. Reduce heat to low and simmer until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour in the remaining coconut milk (1 (13.5 ounce) can), 1/2 cup water, 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots (drained), 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Add 1 medium zucchini, diced, 2-3 kaffir lime leaves (or 1 teaspoon lime zest), and 1-2 Thai chilies, thinly sliced (optional).
  6. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until zucchini is tender-crisp.
  7. Garnish with 1/4 cup fresh sweet basil leaves before serving.
  8. Serve hot over jasmine rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

64g

Carbs

1g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chicken In Red Curry With Bamboo Shoots?

Chicken In Red Curry With Bamboo Shoots takes about 48 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 33 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chicken In Red Curry With Bamboo Shoots?

Chicken In Red Curry With Bamboo Shoots has approximately 348.8 calories per serving, with about 47 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chicken In Red Curry With Bamboo Shoots?

The key ingredients for Chicken In Red Curry With Bamboo Shoots are Boneless Chicken, Red Curry Paste, Unsweetened Coconut Milk, Sweet Basil, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Hot Red Chili Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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