Easy Green Thai Curry Recipe
Introduction
Are you in the mood for some delicious, spicy Thai food? Look no further than this easy green Thai curry recipe. This dish is packed full of flavour, and it's perfect for a weeknight dinner that will take you on a culinary adventure. You don't have to be a professional chef to make this dish - it's simple, quick and easy to follow.Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon green Thai curry paste
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
- 1 handful of fresh basil leaves
- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Before you start cooking, make sure you have prepared all the ingredients. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the bell peppers into thin strips. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.Step 2: Cook the onion and garlic
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.Step 3: Add the bell peppers and chicken
Add the sliced bell peppers and chicken pieces to the pan with the onions and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.Step 4: Add the curry paste and coconut milk
Add one tablespoon of green Thai curry paste to the pan with the chicken and peppers. Stir to coat the chicken and peppers in the paste. Pour in one can of coconut milk and stir until combined.Step 5: Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice
Add one tablespoon of fish sauce, one teaspoon of brown sugar, and one teaspoon of lime juice to the pan. Stir to combine all the ingredients.Step 6: Add the chicken broth and simmer
Pour in one cup of chicken broth and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let the curry simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the peppers are tender.Step 7: Add the basil leaves
Once the chicken is cooked through and the peppers are tender, add a handful of fresh basil leaves to the pan. Stir to combine and let the basil wilt.Step 8: Serve and enjoy
Serve the green Thai curry hot with rice or noodles. Enjoy!Nutrition:
This recipe makes approximately 4 servings, with each serving containing:- Calories: 422
- Protein: 34g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 926mg