Thai Green Curry Chicken with Basil Recipe

Name: Thai Green Curry Chicken with Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cans coconut milk unsweetened; 3 pieces galangal root; 2 tablespoons fish sauce nam pla; 3 tablespoons green curry paste fresh; 2 wholes chicken breasts boned, skinned, cut into 1in. cubes; 8 each kaffir lime leaves dried or fresh; 3/4 cup basil; 4 each serrano chiles green, slivered; 2 cups green peas fresh, or 8 sm thai eggplants; 1 x chicken broth or water, if needed; 1 x rice hot, cooked

Servings: persons

3 cans coconut milk unsweetened
3 pieces galangal root
2 tablespoons fish sauce nam pla
3 tablespoons green curry paste fresh
2 wholes chicken breasts boned, skinned, cut into 1in. cubes
8 each kaffir lime leaves dried or fresh
3/4 cup basil
4 each serrano chiles green, slivered
2 cups green peas fresh, or 8 sm thai eggplants
1 x chicken broth or water, if needed
1 x rice hot, cooked

1
Allow the coconut milk to stand for one hour or until it separates.
2
Skim about 1 cup thick coconut cream off the top.
3
Put coconut cream, galangal and fish sauce into a wok or saucepan.
4
Cook, stirring over high heat until it becomes thick and oily.
5
Add green curry paste and cook until it becomes aromatic, about 2 minutes.
6
Add chicken; cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Add remaining 2 cups of coconut milk, citrus leaves, 1/2 cup of the basil, chilies and peas.
8
Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and simmer 5 minutes.
9
Thin sauce with chicken stock or water.
10
Garnish with remaining basil leaves.
11
Serve hot with rice.

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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: 3 cans coconut milk unsweetened, 3 pieces galangal root, 2 tablespoons fish sauce nam pla, 3 tablespoons green curry paste fresh, and more.

Yes, Thai Green Curry Chicken with Basil 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.

Thai Green Curry Chicken with Basil

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