Thai Red Curry With Chicken Recipe from www.thespruceeats.com
Introduction
If you love spicy food, then the Thai red curry recipe is perfect for you! This recipe is made with chicken, vegetables, and coconut milk, making it creamy and flavorful. The red curry paste is what gives this dish its signature spicy flavor. The best part? This recipe is easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredient
Here are the ingredients you will need:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Steamed rice, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned on all sides. 2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. 3. Add the sliced red bell pepper and yellow onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. 4. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. 5. Add the red curry paste to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the curry paste is fragrant. 6. Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice to the skillet and stir to combine. 7. Add the chicken back to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. 8. Reduce the heat to low and let the curry simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. 9. Stir in the chopped cilantro. 10. Serve the curry over steamed rice.
Nutrition
Here is the nutrition information for one serving of this recipe:
Calories: 398
Protein: 25g
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 665mg
Fiber: 2g
Tips and Variations
If you want to make this recipe vegetarian or vegan, you can substitute the chicken with tofu or vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, or eggplant.
If you don't have red curry paste, you can substitute it with green curry paste or yellow curry paste.
You can adjust the spiciness of this dish by adding more or less red curry paste.
You can also add other vegetables like carrots, snow peas, or mushrooms to this recipe.
If you want to make this recipe lower in fat, you can use light coconut milk instead of regular coconut milk.
You can garnish the dish with additional cilantro, lime wedges, or chopped peanuts.
Conclusion
This red Thai curry recipe chicken is a great way to add some spice to your weeknight dinners. It's easy to make, delicious, and customizable to your taste preferences. Plus, it's packed with protein and healthy vegetables. Give this recipe a try and you won't be disappointed!
