Evil Jungle Prince with Mixed Vegetables
Elevate your weeknight dinner with the exotic and boldly flavored "Evil Jungle Prince with Mixed Vegetables." This Thai-inspired dish features tender chicken breast simmered in a creamy coconut milk base infused with fiery red curry paste, fragrant kaffir lime leaves, and the perfect balance of fish sauce and brown sugar. A medley of colorful vegetables—thinly sliced carrots, crisp snow peas, sweet baby corn, and vibrant bell peppers—brings a satisfying crunch and a burst of freshness to each bite. Finished with a generous handful of fresh basil, this dish is as aromatic as it is visually stunning. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a complete meal that combines spice, sweetness, and creaminess in every captivating spoonful. Perfect for spice lovers and fans of quick, flavorful meals, this recipe is your ticket to a taste of Thailand right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 13.5 oz Coconut milk
- 2 tbsp Red curry paste
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 tsp Brown sugar
- 3 Kaffir lime leaves (optional)
- 1 cup Carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 Bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 1 cup Baby corn, halved
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups Jasmine rice (for serving)
Instructions
Begin by slicing the chicken breast into thin strips and setting it aside. Prepare the vegetables by slicing the carrots and bell peppers, and halving the baby corn.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the red curry paste and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir well to combine with the curry paste. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the chicken strips to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is just cooked through.
Stir in the fish sauce, brown sugar, and kaffir lime leaves, if using. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Add the carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, and baby corn to the skillet. Stir to coat the vegetables in the sauce and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves. Let the dish rest for a minute to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Evil Jungle Prince with steamed jasmine rice on the side. Enjoy the spicy, savory, and aromatic flavors of this dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 3592 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.0 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.7 g | ||
| Protein | 150.4 g | 301% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3490 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
