Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken
Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken features tender strips of chicken simmered in a fragrant green curry sauce enriched with coconut milk. Bright basil, ginger, and garlic layer over sweet bell pepper and crisp snow peas for a balanced, aromatic bite. It’s a cozy weeknight dinner that also shines when serving guests who love bold, Thai-inspired flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat sesame oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the chicken into the onion mixture and season with salt and pepper. Mix in the curry paste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Add the coconut milk, red bell pepper, chicken broth, snow peas, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Season with cinnamon and stir well. Cover, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the basil and lemon juice.
- Calories 436.77 kcal High
- Protein 42.46 g Good Source
- Carbs 44.37 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.37 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.53 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 105.55 mg High
- Sodium 636.28 mg High
- Fiber 3.82 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.76 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.06 g Low Source
- Calcium 521.82 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.99 mg Moderate
- Potassium 192.51 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 85.81 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 110.9 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.83 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken is a Thai dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bamboo Shoots, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 436.77 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 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Bamboo Shoots, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Fresh Basil, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 16 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 436.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Curry Thai Basil Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 2 steps.
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