Thai Green Curry Chicken

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This Thai green curry recipe never fails to please! It is quick and easy to make and the chicken stays moist and tender. Serve over jasmine rice for a satisfying meal.

Submitted by laus
Updated on October 12, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

  • 2 tablespoons green curry paste

  • 2 green onions with tops, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped

  • 2 cups coconut milk

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

  • ½ cup cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions

  1. Pour 1 tablespoon soy sauce into a shallow dish. Place 1 tablespoon flour into a separate shallow dish. Toss chicken pieces in soy sauce, then in flour, coating pieces evenly.

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  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.

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  3. Reduce heat to medium and stir in curry paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add green onions, garlic, and ginger; cook an additional 2 minutes.

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  4. Return chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat with curry paste. Stir in coconut milk, sugar, fish sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce; simmer over medium heat until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve curry with cilantro leaves.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

472 Calories
41g Fat
15g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 472
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g 52%
Saturated Fat 24g 122%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 935mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 476mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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