Kai Kang Daeng – Thai Red Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk
Kai Kang Daeng – Thai Red Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk balances creamy coconut with aromatic red curry paste, tender chicken, and fresh Thai basil. Fish sauce adds depth while lime brightens each bite, and crunchy peppers and bamboo shoots bring contrast. Serve it hot over jasmine rice for a comforting dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kai Kang Daeng – Thai Red Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring 1/2 cup coconut milk to a boil in a heavy saucepan.
- 2
Whisk in the curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the 2 cups coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, vegetables, bamboo shoots, and basil; simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Pour the lime juice over the dish and remove from heat.
- 6
Serve warm.
- Calories 183.86 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 24.78 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 16.55 g 6%
- Total Fat 1.9 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 56.25 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 928.68 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 3.38 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 82.46 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 212.15 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 168.45 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 38.06 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
About This Recipe
Kai Kang Daeng Thai Red Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk is a Thai dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bamboo Shoots, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 183.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kai Kang Daeng – Thai Red Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk?
- It is a Thai curry recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Kai Kang Daeng – Thai Red Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk made of?
- The main ingredients are Bamboo Shoots, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Kai Kang Daeng – Thai Red Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Kai Kang Daeng – Thai Red Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 183.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kai Kang Daeng – Thai Red Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Kai Kang Daeng – Thai Red Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk healthy?
- Kai Kang Daeng – Thai Red Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 183.86 calories and 24.78 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 928.68 mg (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Fish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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