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Creamy coconut curry, tender chicken, and fresh basil

Creamy coconut curry, tender chicken, and fresh basil come together in one irresistible skillet meal. Perfect for busy nights and big appetites! 😍πŸ₯₯πŸ—

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well.
  6. Add chicken pieces and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Add snow peas and red bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.
  9. Serve over jasmine rice with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra heat, add a sliced Thai chili along with the curry paste.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Protein: 28g