Authentic Thai Green Curry Recipe

Discover the rich flavors of our Thai Green Curry, packed with fresh ingredients and perfect for an energizing lunch.
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Authentic Thai Green Curry Recipe

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A fragrant and spicy Thai green curry packed with chicken, vegetables, and aromatic spices, perfect for an energizing lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Meal Type Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4
Calories 438 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $13
Shopping Cost$42

Equipment

  • Large saucepan or wok
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced
  • 2 tablespoons green curry paste
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 lime juiced
  • basil leaves Fresh, for garnish
  • jasmine rice Cooked, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan or wok over medium heat. Add the green curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons green curry paste
  • Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned.
    1 lb chicken breast
  • Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
    400 ml coconut milk, 1 cup chicken broth
  • Add the red bell pepper, zucchini, and snap peas. Cook for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
    1 red bell pepper, 1 zucchini, 1 cup snap peas
  • Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice.
    2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 lime
  • Serve hot over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
    basil leaves, jasmine rice

Notes

Adjust the spice level by adding more or less curry paste.
Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 29gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 1098mgPotassium: 931mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2554IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Aromatic, Chicken, Lunch Recipe, Spicy, Thai Green Curry

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

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