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Thai Chicken Coconut Curry

A quick and flavorful Thai red curry with tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy coconut sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 zucchini sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 13.5 ounce full-fat coconut milk 1 can
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or more to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes, then stir and cook until browned and mostly cooked through, about 2–3 more minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Sauté the sliced zucchini, red bell pepper, and sliced onion for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still firm.
  4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the vegetables and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk, then whisk in the Thai red curry paste and fish sauce until smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to a simmer, return the chicken to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in the lime juice, taste, and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, fish sauce, or salt if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer sauce.
  • Slice vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
  • Adjust red curry paste to taste for spiciness.
  • Fish sauce adds saltiness—add gradually.