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Authentic Thai Green Curry Recipe with Chicken

Authentic Thai green curry chicken with vegetables, coconut milk, and chilies served in a clay pot, with fresh basil and curry paste in the background.
Authentic Thai green curry with chicken and vegetables, made in one pot and ready in just 30 minutes. Naturally gluten-free and full of bold flavor!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 2

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Pot or deep wok
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp green curry paste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 9 oz chicken thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 4 Thai eggplants halved or quartered
  • 1 handful pea eggplants optional
  • 2 spur chilies thinly sliced, optional
  • 1 handful sweet basil

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add green curry paste and stir until fragrant and the oil starts to separate.
  • Add chicken and stir to coat. Cook until the outside is no longer pink.
  • Pour in water and then the coconut milk. Simmer gently to cook the chicken.
  • Add palm sugar and fish sauce. Stir well and simmer until the palm sugar dissolves.
  • Add Thai eggplants and pea eggplants (if using). Cook until just tender.
  • Turn off the heat. Stir in sweet basil and sliced chilies. Serve hot with jasmine rice.

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Nutrition Facts
Authentic Thai Green Curry Recipe with Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
753
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
44
g
68
%
Saturated Fat
 
24
g
150
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
901
mg
39
%
Potassium
 
2844
mg
81
%
Carbohydrates
 
63
g
21
%
Fiber
 
28
g
117
%
Sugar
 
37
g
41
%
Protein
 
39
g
78
%
Vitamin A
 
1431
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
 
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
 
124
mg
12
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.
  • Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or use different proteins like pork, beef, shrimp, or tofu.