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Green Thai Quick Chicken Curry with Vegetables

A simple green Thai curry made with green curry paste, coconut milk, lime juice, chicken and vegetables, and served over long grain rice.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Keyword: stovetop
Servings: 4
Author: Ruthy Kirwan

Equipment

  • 1 6 QT Pot with Lid

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 14 ounces canned coconut milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 carrot
  • 2 red bell pepper
  • 1 eggplant
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs skinless chicken breast
  • 4 ounces Thai green curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 teaspoons fish sauce

Instructions

Prep Ahead:

  • Chop the vegetables according to the instructions, and transfer to a large resealable bag or container.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large resealable bag or container.
  • Combine the curry paste, dried ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, stirring until combined. Store in a resealable container.
  • The vegetables, chicken, and combined seasoning ingredients will store for up to 4 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.

Prepare From Prepped:

  • Thaw ingredients as necessary.
  • Follow the instructions in Steps 4-7 and serve hot.

Make From Fresh:

  • Peel and cut the carrots into 1” pieces.
  • Dice the red bell pepper and eggplant.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat until oil is shimmering. Add the vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots have softened, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, curry paste, dried ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar and toss to coat.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Let the mixture come to a hard simmer, then let cook, stirring occasionally, for about 18-20 minutes or until the sauce has reduced and starts to thicken.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and serve over cooked long-grain rice.

Notes

A simple green curry that you can whip up on a weeknight. Beat the urge to call for takeout; the homemade version is quick and tasty!