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Thai Chicken Curry

A quick and flavorful Thai red curry with tender chicken, mushrooms, and coconut milk served over jasmine rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 ounces baby bella mushrooms chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 can (14 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • cooked jasmine rice for serving
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped mushrooms, and minced ginger; sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until the outside is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste and the sliced red bell pepper; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the 14-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk, 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar; bring to a simmer.
  6. Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve over cooked jasmine rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer sauce.
  • Slice the bell pepper uniformly for even cooking.
  • Adjust red curry paste to taste for spice level.
  • Cook chicken pieces until no pink remains.