Australian Green Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Australian Green Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g chicken breasts or 500 g chicken thighs; 1 (400 ml) can coconut milk; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons green curry paste (to taste); 1 green chili, diced seeds removed; 2 kaffir lime leaves, sliced; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 zucchini, diced; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Servings: persons

500 g chicken breasts or 500 g chicken thighs
1 (400 ml) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons green curry paste (to taste)
1 green chili, diced seeds removed
2 kaffir lime leaves, sliced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 zucchini, diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1
If you are using dried lime leaves, soak them in hot water until they have softened.
2
When the lime leaves have softened, remove them from water and slice.
3
Heat oil in saucepan.
4
Add the diced green chilies and sliced lime leaves and stir fry until fragrant.
5
Add green curry paste and stir fry for 1 or 2 minutes.
6
Add coconut milk. Add water to thin to desired consistency.
7
Add fish sauce and sugar.
8
Bring just to the boil and quickly reduce heat so as not to curdle the coconut milk.
9
Add chicken and simmer on low. Add zucchini and and peas after about 10 minutes.
10
Stirring occasionally, simmer on low for another 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
11
Add basil right before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g chicken breasts or 500 g chicken thighs, 1 (400 ml) can coconut milk, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 tablespoons green curry paste (to taste), and more.

Yes, Australian Green Chicken Curry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Australian Green Chicken Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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