Thai Red Curry Chicken Recipe
The fabulous flavors of ginger, coconut milk, and red curry paste are combined to create a dish that is a favorite in Thailand. Serve with rice and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1 onion small, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ginger ground, fresh
- 8 oz coconut milk
- 3 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- ¼ teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- In a skillet heat vegetable oil on medium heat. Quickly saute chicken until it is lightly brown on all sides. Sprinkle with salt and ginger.
- Add the onions and cook until onions are translucent.
- Add in the coconut milk and the curry paste. Stir well as this will deglaze the pan for extra flavor.
- Allow the mixture to come to a slight boil. Reduce heat and add the fish sauce, tamarind paste, and lemon grass. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Add in the brown sugar and cilantro.
- Serve over jasmine rice.
Notes
FAQs:
Q: Can I make this dish up in advance?
A: Yes you can make this a day ahead and reheat in the microwave and serve over fresh made rice. It reheats very well but do toss on some fresh chopped cilantro. Q: How long can I store this dish?
A: I try to use up any leftovers up within one or two days. Q: Can I freeze Thai red curry chicken?
A: I would not freeze this as the sauce would have a tendency to split and separate upon thawing and that is not good.
Q: Can I make this dish up in advance?
A: Yes you can make this a day ahead and reheat in the microwave and serve over fresh made rice. It reheats very well but do toss on some fresh chopped cilantro. Q: How long can I store this dish?
A: I try to use up any leftovers up within one or two days. Q: Can I freeze Thai red curry chicken?
A: I would not freeze this as the sauce would have a tendency to split and separate upon thawing and that is not good.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 1141mgPotassium: 832mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1825IUVitamin C: 5.6mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 3mg
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