Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Thai Red Curry Chicken, a dish that’s not only fragrant but also remarkably easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delightful meal that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The aromatic blend of Thai red curry paste and creamy coconut milk adds a rich depth of flavor, while tender chicken and fresh vegetables make this dish both satisfying and nutritious. With its customizable ingredients, you can adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside soft naan for an unforgettable dining experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can (14 fl. oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large deep pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly golden; set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté diced onion and sliced red bell pepper for 4–5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped lemongrass; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the Thai red curry paste and cook for another minute before adding zucchini.
- Pour in coconut milk, stir well, and let simmer on medium-low heat for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in fish sauce and brown sugar; return chicken to the pan and toss well.
- Simmer everything together for another 2–3 minutes; add lime juice and garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg