Thai Green Curry with Chicken

An aromatic and creamy Thai curry packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fragrant Thai basil. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
480
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Asian
Thai Green Curry with Chicken - Dinner recipe

Ingredients

  • • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, sliced
  • • 2 tablespoons green curry paste
  • • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • • 1 cup chicken broth
  • • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • • 1 cup bamboo shoots
  • • 1 cup Thai eggplant or regular eggplant
  • • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • • Fresh Thai basil leaves
  • • Jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a large wok or pan over high heat. Add a splash of coconut cream (the thick part from top of can) and the curry paste. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink on the outside, about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Pour in remaining coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Step 4: Add bell pepper, bamboo shoots, and eggplant. Cook for 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Step 5: Season with fish sauce and brown sugar. Adjust to taste.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in fresh Thai basil. Serve over jasmine rice.