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Thai Red Curry Chicken


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and creamy Thai red curry chicken dish made with fresh ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, chopped
  • 1 can (13 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut or vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop all vegetables and chicken. Mince garlic and ginger.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic, ginger, and onion. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink on the outside, about 5–6 minutes.
  6. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  7. Add bell peppers and simmer for 5–7 minutes until tender.
  8. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
  9. Add fish sauce and lime juice. Adjust seasoning.
  10. Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu.
  • Serve with jasmine rice for the best flavor pairing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg