Creamy Thai Green Coconut Curry Chicken
Craving fragrant bangkok-style thai green curry with coconut cream, kaffir lime, and lemongrass.? Tender chicken breast, zucchini ribbons, bamboo shoots, and fresh Thai basil simmered in an authentic aromatic green coconut curry sauce in 30 minutes.
Prep Time
12 Mins
Cook Time
18 Mins
Total Yield
4 Servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs organic boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized strips
- 3 tbsp authentic Thai green curry paste (clean, sugar-free)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat unsweetened coconut cream
- 0.75 cup rich chicken bone broth
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 0.5 cup canned bamboo shoots, drained
- 1.5 tbsp Red Boat fish sauce and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 0.5 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp coconut cream in a deep skillet over medium heat until oil separates; fry green curry paste for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add chicken strips and sear for 4 minutes until exterior is white.
- Step 3: Pour in remaining coconut cream, chicken bone broth, fish sauce, and lime juice; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 4: Add zucchini slices and bamboo shoots; simmer for 8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and zucchini is tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in fresh Thai basil leaves, and serve piping hot over cauliflower rice.
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)
Calories
430 kcal
Protein
36g
Healthy Fats
28g
Net Carbs
6g
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