Quick Thai Green Curry
Create a vibrant and flavorful dinner in just 25 minutes with this Quick Thai Green Curry recipe! This dish features tender slices of chicken breast, crisp zucchini, sweet red bell pepper, and crunchy snow peas, all simmered in a rich, aromatic coconut milk sauce spiced with green curry paste. A hint of fish sauce and brown sugar balances the heat with tangy and slightly sweet notes. Garnished with fragrant fresh basil leaves and served over fluffy jasmine rice, it’s the perfect weeknight meal to satisfy your craving for authentic Thai flavors. Plus, with simple ingredients and a speedy prep time, this easy Thai green curry delivers restaurant-quality results from the comfort of your kitchen. Don’t forget the lime wedges for a zesty finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Green curry paste
- 400 milliliters Coconut milk
- 400 grams Chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 1 medium Zucchini, chopped
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
- 100 grams Snow peas
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups Jasmine rice, cooked
- 4 pieces Lime wedges
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the green curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer, stirring to combine with the curry paste.
Add the chicken slices and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked.
Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
Add the zucchini, red bell pepper, and snow peas. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in fresh basil leaves.
Serve the curry over a bed of jasmine rice, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired, alongside lime wedges for squeezing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 2242 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.0 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 146.7 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2730 mg | 58% | |
*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.
