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Thai Red Curry with Chicken

Thai Red Curry with Chicken

This Thai Red Curry with Chicken is a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for a comforting meal that can be made using store-bought or homemade curry paste.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Mains
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 530 kcal

Equipment

  • large heavy based skillet

Ingredients
  

Red Curry Paste - choose ONE:

  • 5 tablespoon Thai Red Curry Paste (store bought, Maesri best) Note 1
  • 1 quantity homemade Thai Red Curry Paste

Extras - only for jar curry paste:

  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste or finely chopped fresh Note 3

Thai Red Curry

  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil (or canola or peanut)
  • 1 cup chicken broth/stock, low sodium
  • 400 ml coconut milk (full fat)
  • 6 kaffir lime leaves Note 4
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (white, brown or palm)
  • 2 teaspoon fish sauce plus more to taste
  • 350 g chicken thighs (boneless and skinless), cut into slices 0.75 / ⅓" thick (Note 5)
  • 150 g pumpkin or butternut squash, cut into cubes 1.5cm / ⅗" cubes (~1 heaped cup)
  • 120 g green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces 5cm/2" pieces
  • 12 Thai basil leaves Note 6

Garnishes (optional) & serving:

  • Fresh red chilli slices small chilli - spicy, large = less spicy
  • Fresh coriander / cilantro leaves
  • Steamed jasmine rice

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large heavy based skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add curry paste and Extras (if using jar paste) and cook for about 2 minutes so it 'dries out'.
  • Add chicken broth and stir to dissolve paste. Simmer rapidly for 3 minutes or until liquid reduces by half.
  • Add coconut milk, lime leaves, sugar and fish sauce. Stir, then add chicken.
  • Spread chicken out, bring to simmer, then turn heat down to medium. Simmer for about 8-10 minutes or until Sauce reduces and the chicken is cooked.
  • Do a taste test. Add more fish sauce or sugar to adjust taste.
  • Add pumpkin and beans, stir. Cook for 3 minutes or until pumpkin is just cooked through and Sauce is thickened.
  • Remove from heat. Stir through a handful of Thai basil leaves.
  • Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh red chilli slices and fresh coriander/cilantro leaves, if desired.

Notes

Curry paste can vary in spiciness; use Maesri brand for best results. Fresh ingredients can enhance the flavor significantly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 530kcal
Keyword chicken curry, curry, dinner, Red curry, Thai cuisine, Thai red curry
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