A warm bowl of spicy, creamy Thai Green Curry will invigorate your day!
Curry has ancient origins (potentially stretching back over four thousand years), and over time it has evolved into a wide array of dishes across cultures, each offering unique flavors, textures, and complementary sides. If you’re craving a dish that fills your kitchen with warm, spicy aromas and bold flavors, this recipe is a perfect choice!
Thai green curry is as vibrant to eat as it is to look at. The iconic combo of garlic, onion, ginger, and curry paste creates an unforgettable flavor profile. Full of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a green coconut milk-based broth, this is an excellent meal to make for your family to introduce them to South-East Asian cooking. Talk about expanding your palate! For a full Thai restaurant-level experience, serve this curry with Coconut Rice. It both soaks up the broth and balances out the spice with a mild and sweet flavor.
Whether you’re new to curry or not, this recipe might just become a regular in your household. It only takes 30 minutes to prepare and can leave you with an abundance of leftovers. During the colder months, curry is a great way to warm up from the inside out. Serve this to your dinner guests, and they’ll feel welcomed for sure.
Is Thai Green Curry Healthy?
Packed with protein, fiber, and a ton of vitamins and minerals, this is a nutritious meal. That’s why I like to make it during the winter especially, because it is as warm as it is nourishing. With tofu instead of chicken and a vegetarian curry paste, this recipe easily becomes vegan, too. It’s also gluten-free and low-sugar, so it’s agreeable for a wide variety of diets.
What Is Green Curry Paste?
While the green color of this dish might at first seem mysterious, it’s actually quite simple and delicious. Green curry paste is typically made from green chilies, shrimp paste, lemongrass, coriander, and other aromatic spices that tingle the taste buds. True to their name, green chilies are bright green and spicy. They’re used in recipes all around the world, from salsa verde to Shatta Sauce, to invoke a vibrant flavor and color. Most traditionally, of course, green curry paste is used in curry, but you can also use it in marinades or salad dressings. It’s a zesty little seasoning that can brighten many kinds of dishes!
How to make ahead and store
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating on the stove at medium temperature. Remember to stir occasionally and add more broth if needed.
Serving Suggestions
While rice is the most classic side for Thai green curry, you can also enjoy some more unique complementary dishes like Thai Mango Avocado Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Thai Lettuce Wraps, or Thai Cucumber Salad. “Thai” it all together with some Avocado Egg Rolls, and you’ve got an awesome Asian-inspired dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 tablespoons Thai green curry paste plus more to taste
- 28 ounces coconut milk full fat
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1/2 cup bamboo shoots drained
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh lime juice optional
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken slices and onion and cook for about 6-7 minutes.
- Add ginger, garlic, and green curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in coconut milk and vegetable broth, bring to a simmer.
- Add red bell pepper, carrots, zucchini, bamboo shoots, and snow peas, cooking about 5-10 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
- Stir in Thai basil, sugar, and some lime juice if using. Adjust seasoning to taste and add more broth if needed. Cook for another minute, then serve with fluffy white rice.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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