Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken
Tender chicken and colorful vegetables simmer in a creamy coconut curry sauce flavored with green curry paste, garlic, ginger, basil, and a hint of cinnamon. Red bell pepper, snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, and bamboo shoots add varied texture, while lemon brightens the rich, fragrant sauce; serve it over jasmine rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat sesame oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir chicken into onion mixture and season with salt and pepper. Mix in curry paste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Add coconut milk, red bell pepper, chicken broth, snow peas, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Season with cinnamon and stir well. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in basil and lemon juice.
- Calories 342.4 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 43.74 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 22.77 g 8%
- Total Fat 7.32 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 2.15 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 110.24 mg High 37%
- Sodium 525.19 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 4.24 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 111.4 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.08 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 195.16 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 106.06 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 85.61 mg Good Source 95%
- Vitamin D 1.05 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken is a Thai dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bamboo Shoots, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 342.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken?
- It is a Thai curry recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Bamboo Shoots, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Fresh Basil. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 342.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken healthy?
- Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 342.4 calories and 43.74 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 525.19 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.15 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, 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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