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Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce

A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich coconut curry sauce, infused with fresh basil and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Curry Sauce
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat for creaminess
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce optional for depth of flavor
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar to balance flavors
  • 1 cup chicken broth
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup onion sliced
Herbs and Spices
  • 1 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
Oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Make the Curry Sauce
  1. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the red curry paste, coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
Add Vegetables and Basil
  1. Add the sliced bell pepper, zucchini, and onion to the skillet. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  2. Stir in the chopped basil and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve the basil chicken in coconut curry sauce over rice or noodles, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be adjusted for spice level by adding more or less curry paste. Serve with jasmine rice for a complete meal.

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