Easy Thai Red Curry Chicken: A Flavorful Recipe for Home Chefs
This easy Thai red curry chicken recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for home cooks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, snap peas, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 handful fresh basil
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar; stir until well combined.
- Bring to a simmer and add the mixed vegetables.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the fresh basil and lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less curry paste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams