Description
A flavorful and comforting Thai Red Curry Bowl made with creamy coconut milk, vibrant vegetables, and tender chicken. This one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
- Optional: 1/2 cup snow peas
- Optional: 1/2 cup bamboo shoots
- Optional: 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- Optional: Sliced red chili, for extra heat
- Optional: Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing the chicken and vegetables, mincing garlic, and grating ginger.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté ginger and garlic for 1 minute.
- Add red curry paste and stir for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
- Stir in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add chicken slices and cook for about 5 minutes until turning opaque.
- Add bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and any optional vegetables. Stir to coat.
- Season with fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh basil and cilantro.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer curry. Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing curry paste. Don’t skip lime juice—it balances the flavors perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: thai curry, red curry, chicken curry, coconut milk, Thai food, quick dinner