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Thai Red Curry Chicken Recipe
The fabulous flavors of ginger, coconut milk, and red curry paste are combined to create a dish that is a favorite in Thailand. Serve with rice and enjoy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 371 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 1 ½ boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1 onion small, minced
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ginger ground, fresh
- 8 oz coconut milk
- 3 Tbsp red curry paste
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tsp lemongrass
- 1 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- ¼ tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- In a skillet heat vegetable oil on medium heat. Quickly saute chicken until it is lightly brown on all sides. Sprinkle with salt and ginger.
- Add the onions and cook until onions are translucent.
- Add in the coconut milk and the curry paste. Stir well as this will deglaze the pan for extra flavor.
- Allow the mixture to come to a slight boil. Reduce heat and add the fish sauce, tamarind paste, and lemon grass. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Add in the brown sugar and cilantro.
- Serve over jasmine rice.
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Notes
- FAQs:Q: Can I make this dish up in advance?A: Yes you can make this a day ahead and reheat in the microwave and serve over fresh made rice. It reheats very well but do toss on some fresh chopped cilantro.
- Q: How long can I store this dish?A: I try to use up any leftovers up within one or two days.
- Q: Can I freeze Thai red curry chicken?A: I would not freeze this as the sauce would have a tendency to split and separate upon thawing and that is not good.
Nutrition Information
Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
1141mg
(48%)
Potassium
832mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1825IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
5.6mg
(6%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1141mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 832mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1825IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.