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Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce

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

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Curry Sauce
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup chicken broth
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
Herbs and Spices
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
Oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Make the Curry Sauce
  1. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute.
  3. Pour in the coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Add Vegetables and Basil
  1. Add the sliced bell pepper, zucchini, and snap peas to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  2. Stir in the torn basil leaves and lime juice just before serving.
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: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made spicier by adding more curry paste or fresh chili peppers. Serve with jasmine rice for a complete meal.

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