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Thai Green Chicken Curry

KKitchen KravingsYouTube30 minutesserves 4
Original video by Kitchen Kravings on YouTube3:57

About this recipe

Thai Green Chicken Curry is a vibrant and aromatic dish that's all about balance. With tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a rich green curry paste, this recipe delivers a delightful mix of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors, all enveloped in creamy coconut milk.

Using ready-made green curry paste makes this dish quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Plus, the addition of kaffir lime leaves infuses a unique citrus aroma that elevates the overall taste.

Ingredient notes

  • Use olive oil according to your diet restrictions.
  • You can substitute baby corn with your choice of vegetables.
  • Coconut milk can be any brand you prefer.
  • Fish sauce can also be any brand you like.
  • Adjust the number of bird’s eye chillies based on your spice tolerance.

Tips from Kitchen Kravings’s video

  • Sauté garlic until fragrant to build a strong flavor base.
  • Make sure to cut the kaffir lime leaves into large pieces to release more flavor and make them easier to remove before serving.
  • Cook the vegetables until tender but still crisp for the best texture.

Good to know

How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields 4 servings.
What is the total cooking time for this dish?
The total cooking time is 30 minutes.
Can I use different vegetables in this curry?
Yes, you can substitute baby corn with your choice of vegetables.
What should I do with the kaffir lime leaves after cooking?
Remove the kaffir lime leaves before serving as they are tough to chew.

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The recipe

Serves 4 servingsTime 30 minutes

Ingredients

Steps

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add finely chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add black pepper powder and salt, stirring to combine.

  4. 4

    Add sliced onion and cook until translucent.

  5. 5

    Stir in minced ginger and garlic, cooking for another minute.

  6. 6

    Add Thai green curry paste and mix well with the onion mixture.

  7. 7

    Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

  8. 8

    Add kaffir lime leaves to infuse flavor.

  9. 9

    Add baby corn, zucchini, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper, cooking until vegetables are tender.

  10. 10

    Stir in coconut milk and bring back to a simmer.

  11. 11

    Add brown sugar and fish sauce, mixing well.

  12. 12

    Adjust seasoning and add bird’s eye chillies according to spice preference.

  13. 13

    Finish with Thai basil leaves, stirring gently before serving.

Heads up — we had to guess a little:

  • The quantity for the olive oil is inferred based on typical usage in similar recipes.

Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Kitchen Kravings’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.

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