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Thai Green Chicken Curry Recipe
Creamy and spicy Thai Green Chicken Curry is the best recipe to cozy up with! Coconut milk and homemade curry paste create a thick base and add amazing flavor to chicken, zucchini, carrots, and peppers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 carrots peeled and thinly sliced on the bias
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 recipe green curry paste about 1/3 cup of homemade*
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into ½-inch slices
- 1 zucchini cut into ¼-inch slices on the bias
- 15 ounces coconut milk canned, full-fat or lite
- 1 cup chicken broth regular sodium
- 1-2 teasspoon soy sauce gluten-free Tamari or coconut liquid aminos
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste*
- 1 teaspoon lime juice plus more for serving
- fresh basil optional
- fresh cilantro optional
- white rice
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil and carrots. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sliced bell pepper and paste. Continue sautéing for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth. Add chicken and zucchini. Stir to combine and cover pot with a lid.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce, salt, and lime juice.
- Serve with fresh basil or cilantro over rice or cauliflower rice and enjoy!
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Notes
- Meat: Substitute tofu or chickpeas for the chicken.
- Prep-Ahead: Make up this curry in advance for an easy heat and serve meal.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing: Place leftovers in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 6 months.
- Reheating: Warm on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
624mg
(26%)
Potassium
643mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
6997IU
(140%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 643mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 6997IU | 140% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.