Easy Green Curry
Learn how to make authentic Thai green curry at home with this easy recipe. Creamy, spicy, and ready in 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons green curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1.5 teaspoons palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
- 3 fresh green Thai chilies, thinly sliced (or to taste)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 cup fresh snap peas, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup canned bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- 1
Warm the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and sliced onion to the hot oil, stirring constantly until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the green curry paste, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring frequently to bloom the spices and release their flavors.
- 4
Pour in 3/4 cup of the coconut milk slowly while stirring to create a smooth, paste-like base sauce, about 1 minute of mixing.
- 5
Add the cubed chicken pieces and stir to coat them evenly with the curry mixture, cooking for 2 minutes without moving them around too much.
- 6
Pour in the remaining coconut milk and the broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat while stirring occasionally.
- 7
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the curry simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- 8
Add the sliced red bell pepper and bamboo shoots to the pot, stirring gently to incorporate them into the sauce.
- 9
Continue simmering for 3 minutes, allowing the peppers to become tender-crisp.
- 10
Stir in the fresh snap peas and sliced green chilies, cooking for another 2 minutes until the peas brighten in color.
- 11
Remove the pot from the heat and drizzle in the lime juice while stirring gently.
- 12
Add the fish sauce and palm sugar to the curry, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely, about 1 minute.
- 13
Taste the curry and adjust the seasonings: add more lime juice for brightness, more fish sauce for depth, or more sugar for sweetness as desired.
- 14
Tear the fresh Thai basil leaves by hand and gently fold them into the curry just before serving to preserve their delicate flavor and aroma.
- 15
Ladle the curry into bowls and serve immediately over jasmine rice or rice noodles.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast | Extra-firm tofu or shrimp | For vegetarian, vegan, or pescatarian diets while maintaining protein content |
| Full-fat coconut milk | Light coconut milk mixed with Greek yogurt (1:1 ratio) | Reduces saturated fat and calories while maintaining creaminess |
| Palm sugar or brown sugar | Monk fruit sweetener or honey (use half the amount) | Lowers glycemic impact and provides alternative sweetening agents |
| Fish sauce | Tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce (use equal amount) | Lower sodium option that maintains umami depth without traditional fish sauce |
| Green curry paste | Homemade curry paste (blend fresh cilantro, green chilies, garlic, ginger, lime, and coconut milk) | Eliminates preservatives and allows customization of heat level and freshness |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 340 |
| Total Fat | 14g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Cholesterol | 85mg |
| Sodium | 580mg |
| Carbohydrates | 16g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Sugar | 4g |
| Protein | 42g |
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