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red curry chicken thai

Irresistible Red Curry Chicken Thai That Melts in Your Mouth


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A flavorful Thai red curry chicken dish, combining tender chicken with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 chicken fillets, sliced
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 cup bamboo shoots
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add red curry paste and stir for 1 minute.
  3. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and stir well.
  5. Add fish sauce, brown sugar, bell pepper, onion, and bamboo shoots.
  6. Simmer for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil.
  8. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less curry paste.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk for creamier texture.
  • Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: red curry chicken, Thai curry, coconut curry