Thai Curry Chicken Breast Saute Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Thai Curry Chicken Breast Saute, perfect as a side dish to complement your favorite Thai meal or served alongside fluffy jasmine rice. Inspired by a vegetarian Thai fried rice recipe, this dish offers a mild curry flavor that you can easily customize to your spice preference. Quickly sauteed chicken breast is coated in a fragrant blend of garlic, serrano peppers, onions, and rich curry powder and paste. Easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 537.6 kcal
Protein 96g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
Thai Curry Chicken Breast Saute

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Curry Chicken Breast Saute

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How to Make Thai Curry Chicken Breast Saute

  1. Butterfly and dice 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Rinse chicken under cold water and drain thoroughly.
  3. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon over the chicken; set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
  5. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1-2 finely chopped serrano peppers (adjust to taste), and 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion. Saute for 2 minutes, or until softened.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons Thai curry powder and cook for 1 minute more.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste; stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
  8. Add the diced chicken and lemon juice to the pan. Stir to coat completely in the curry mixture.
  9. Saute for 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with jasmine rice or as a side dish to Thai fried rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

39g

Carbs

2g