Thai Red Chicken Curry
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
591 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai, International
Thai Red Chicken Curry
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Red curry is one of the easiest Thai curries to make. Make it super simple by using a store bought curry paste, or step up and make an authentic Thai Red Chicken Curry with our authentic homemade curry paste.
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Ingredients
Thai Curry Paste
- 1.25 cup Dried Thai chiles or fresh Thai chiles about 1.25 ounces
- 1 Tablespoon coriander seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 Tablespoon lemongrass chopped
- 1 Tablespoon cilantro paste
- ¼ cup galangal chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large shallot minced
- 1 Tablespoon shrimp paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
Thai Red Chicken Curry
- 2 Cans coconut milk Divided into thick and thin consistency. Do not shake the can!
- 3 Tablespoon red curry paste Homemade as described or store bought
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into ¼ inch slices
- 4 Keffir Lime Leaves sliced into pieces
- 2 Tablespoon fish sauce
- 4 Dried Thai Red Chiles
- ½ cup Thai Basil or Sweet Basil
- 1 cup green beans
- ½ cup bamboo shoots (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a wok or heavy-bottomed large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add ½ cup of the thicker coconut milk. When it is bubbling, add the curry paste and cook, stirring for 2 minutes, then add remaining ½ cup thicker milk and cook for 5-8 minutes, until the oil begins to separate.
- Add the chicken pieces, stir well to coat with the flavored oil, and cook over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes, until the chicken has changed color and become somewhat firmer.
- Add the remaining coconut milk and bring to boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in the fish sauce, Thai chiles, beans, and lime leaves. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in the basil.
Thai Red Curry Paste
- Zest your lime into a small bowl.
- For the lemongrass you will want to remove the tough outer layer or two to get to the more tender portion of the lemongrass. Chop the lemongrass and place into the bowl with the lime zest.
- Remove the stems from the chiles and shake out the seeds. If using dried chiles, soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes.
- Crush the coriander seeds and black peppers in a mortar and pestle, or place in a bag and crush with the flat side of a meat tenderizer.
- Remove the tough portions of the galangal then chop up the rest and add to the bowl with the lemongrass.
- Peal and slice the garlic and shallot and place into a food processor or blender. Add in the galangal, lemongrass and lime zest. Pulse several times to finely chop the contents.
- Scape the sides of the food processor bowl and add in the shrimp paste, cilantro paste, crushed spices, cumin, salt and Thai chiles. Run the food processor until a nice even paste is formed. If the paste seems too coarse add a couple tablespoons of the soaking water from the Thai chiles to help smooth it out.
- Store the Red Curry Paste in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
591kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
1586mg
(66%)
Potassium
1199mg
(34%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2758IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
132mg
(147%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 591 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 591kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1586mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 1199mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2758IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 132mg | 147% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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