Green Curry Chicken Recipe

Name: Green Curry Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Favorite Thai seasonings imbue curry flavor and stand in for store-bought curry powder.; Makes: 6 servings; Total time: 3 1/2 hours (low) or 2 1/2 hours (high); For the curry puree -; 2 stalks fresh lemon grass; 2 medium onions, coarsley chopped; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 2-inch knob fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped (1/4 cup); 1/4 cup fish sauce; 2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded, and chopped; 4 cloves garlic; 1 Tbsp. ground coriander; 2 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. grated lime peel; 1 can coconut milk or light coconut milk (14 oz.); For the chicken -; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 12 skinless chicken thighs; (2 1/2-3 lb. total); 1 red sweet pepper, cut into strips; Hot jasmine rice; Snipped fresh basil; Chopped peanuts

Servings: persons

Favorite Thai seasonings imbue curry flavor and stand in for store-bought curry powder.
Makes: 6 servings
Total time: 3 1/2 hours (low) or 2 1/2 hours (high)
For the curry puree -
2 stalks fresh lemon grass
2 medium onions, coarsley chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 2-inch knob fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. ground coriander
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. grated lime peel
1 can coconut milk or light coconut milk (14 oz.)
For the chicken -
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
12 skinless chicken thighs
(2 1/2-3 lb. total)
1 red sweet pepper, cut into strips
Hot jasmine rice
Snipped fresh basil
Chopped peanuts

1
Remove outer layers from lemon grass, exposing inner purple stalk. Mince lower halves of stalks (you should have about 1/3 cup). Place minced lemon grass in food processor with onion, cilantro, gingerroot, fish sauce, jalapeno, garlic, coriander, sugar, and lime peel. Cover and puree. Transfer puree to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in coconut milk.
2
Heat oil in a saute pan. Brown chicken pieces on all sides, half at a time, in hot oil. Add chicken pieces to slow cooker.
3
Cover and cook on low-heat setting about 3 hours or on high-heat setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Stir in sweet pepper. Cover and cook on high heat setting 15 minutes more.
4
Serve chicken and sauce on rice; sprinkle basil and peanuts over each serving.

760

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Favorite Thai seasonings imbue curry flavor and stand in for store-bought curry powder., Makes: 6 servings, Total time: 3 1/2 hours (low) or 2 1/2 hours (high), For the curry puree -, and more.

Yes, Green Curry Chicken 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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Green Curry Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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