Thai Green Curry with Chicken
A fragrant and creamy Thai green curry made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and rich coconut milk, infused with green curry paste and Thai herbs.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Halal
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp green curry paste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup eggplant, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1–2 kaffir lime leaves (optional)
- 1–2 Thai green chilies, sliced (optional for extra heat)
- Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add green curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
- Add eggplant, bell pepper, and zucchini. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai chilies if using. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add Thai basil leaves and cook for 1 more minute.
- Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of curry paste to your spice preference.
- You can substitute vegetables based on availability.
- For a vegetarian version, use tofu and vegetable broth instead of chicken and chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Thai green curry, chicken curry, Thai recipe, coconut curry, easy green curry