So, I say inspired because I know very little of The amazing Thai cuisine. I know the flavors and borrow them to compose quick week-day meals that are ready in a pinch and an absolute family favorite!
This red curry chicken recipe is more like a general guideline or foundation if you will, to achieve a satisfying and warming meal, packed with veggies and a delicious kick that will wake up your senses!.
Enjoy!
Thai Inspired chicken curry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 500 gr chicken breast cut in bite-size pieces
- 3-5 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 400 ml 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup broccoli
- 1/2 cup cauliflower
- 1 carrot medium thick sliced
- 1 cup green beans
- Salt
- Pepper
- Neutral vegetable oil
- Peanuts or cashews for serving
- ½ red bell pepper thinly sliced
- Optional: use ready cut frozen vegetables of your liking,
Instructions
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Season the chicken which has previously been cut into bite size pieces.
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In a medium or large-sized pan brown the chicken until it is just about thoroughly cooked and save in a bowl
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In the same pan over medium heat, sautée the vegetables until they are soft around the edges but still have a bite to them.
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Add the red curry and mix until the vegetables are throughly coated.
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Add the chicken and mix until chicken is throughly coated.
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Lower the heat to medium high and add the coconut milk and stir until coconut becomes even in color.
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Once the sauce starts to simmer, taste and add more curry paste is needed.
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Simmer for 5 more minutes allowing the flavors to marry.
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Serve alongside your favorite rice and sprinkle with peanuts.