3.6 from 27 votes
Thai Green Chicken Curry
Made with a mixture of zucchini, chicken, fresh herbs, green beans, peas, fish sauce, and coconut milk.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 451 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast sliced
- kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 2-3 garlic cloves finely grated
- 2 teaspoon fresh ginger finely grated
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
- 14 ounces coconut milk 1 can
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 Large zucchini cut into half-moons
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 1 Cup frozen green peas thawed
- 1 Cup fresh or frozen green beans (thawed if frozen), cut into 1.5'' pieces
OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
- 1-2 scallions thinly sliced to garnish
- 1-2 Freshly chopped cilantro to garnish
- 1 Jalapeño or green chili thinly sliced to garnish
- Lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium pot or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sear until golden on the sides, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add in garlic, ginger and lemongrass paste and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes stirring constantly.
- Add coconut milk, fish sauce, mix and bring to simmer. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is reduced.
- Stir in veggies, and continue to cook for 2-4 minutes, until just softens. Take off the heat and serve next to cooked brown rice.
- Add garnishes of choice and enjoy!
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Notes
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
- Use green curry paste instead of ginger and lemongrass paste.
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition Information
Calories
451kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
510mg
(21%)
Potassium
1069mg
(31%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
836IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 510mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1069mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 836IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.