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Thai Red Curry Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful Thai dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a spicy red curry sauce with fresh basil and bell peppers.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 3 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz)
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 piece lime (juice of 1 lime)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water

Instructions 

  • Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; dice bell peppers, mince garlic and ginger.
  • Heat oil in a skillet; sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (~30 seconds).
  • Add chicken and cook until golden (~5-7 minutes).
  • Stir in curry paste, add coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice; simmer gently.
  • Add bell peppers; simmer 10 minutes until tender. Stir in basil before serving.

Notes

Use fresh basil for best flavor and adjust spice level with curry paste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: chicken