Great Green Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Great Green Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb boneless chicken breast (cubed); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; ½ cup coconut milk; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 onions, sliced thin; 3 minced garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 -4 tablespoons oil; 1 -3 tablespoon green curry paste; 1 ½ tablespoons palm sugar (or brown sugar); 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and diced; 2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk (less 1/2 cup for marinade); ½ cup peanut butter (preferably no salt or sugar or oil added, but reg is okay)

Servings: persons

12 lb boneless chicken breast (cubed)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
½ cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 onions, sliced thin
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 -4 tablespoons oil
1 -3 tablespoon green curry paste
1 ½ tablespoons palm sugar (or brown sugar)
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and diced
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk (less 1/2 cup for marinade)
½ cup peanut butter (preferably no salt or sugar or oil added, but reg is okay)

1
Combine lime, pepper, salt, turmeric, 1/2 cup coconut milk in dish or ziploc bag.
2
Add cubed chicken, stir to coat, and marinade in refrigerator for 2 hours-overnight.
3
Heat a large pan over med-high heat.
4
Add oil, and when hot, add onions, garlic, ginger, and curry paste.
5
Stir and cook until onions start to get soft, then add chicken cubes and marinade to pan.
6
Stir and cook until chicken is surface cooked (does not need to be cooked through).
7
Add remaining coconut milk, palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime zest and bring to a simmer for 10-15 minutes (make sure palm sugar has dissolved).
8
Stir in peanut butter until well combined and return to simmer.
9
Add water chestnuts, stir well, and serve over rice.

3076

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

437

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb boneless chicken breast (cubed), 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, ½ cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Great 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.

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Great Green Chicken Curry

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Variations & substitutions

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