Description
Craving something bold, creamy, and deeply comforting? This Thai Green Curry with Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for easy dinners or exciting food ideas when you’re short on time. It features tender chicken simmered in a fragrant green curry sauce made with coconut milk, veggies, and fresh herbs. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, easy dinner, or new breakfast ideas (yes, some eat curry in the morning!), this easy recipe brings authentic Thai flavor to your table fast. Great for anyone who loves food ideas that are satisfying, vibrant, and deeply nourishing.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, sliced
2–3 tbsp green curry paste
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
4 kaffir lime leaves, torn (optional)
1 cup snow peas or green beans
1 red chili, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
1 tbsp neutral oil
1 lime, for serving
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and prep all vegetables and herbs.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green curry paste and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add chicken and stir to coat well with the curry paste. Cook for 3–5 minutes.
4. Pour in the coconut milk and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Add fish sauce, sugar, and kaffir lime leaves. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
6. Add snow peas or green beans and red chili. Cook for 2–3 more minutes.
7. Turn off the heat and stir in Thai basil leaves.
8. Serve hot over jasmine rice with a squeeze of lime.
Notes
For maximum flavor, always sauté your curry paste before adding liquids.
Thai basil should be added at the end to preserve its bright flavor.
If using light coconut milk, expect a thinner sauce—great for lower calories but less rich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy dinner, Thai curry, quick recipe, chicken curry, healthy snack