West Indies Green Curry Chicken Recipe

Name: West Indies Green Curry Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts (cut in 2 inch strips); 3/4 cup coconut milk; 4 clove garlic (chopped in 5 pieces per clove); 1/2 cup rum (preferably dark); 1 large white onion (chopped in large chunks); 3 stalks lemon grass (peeled and minced); 1 stalk green onion (finely chopped); 1 1/2 tbsp green curry paste; 2 jalapenos or Asian chillis (seeded and minced); 1 cilantro or Thai basil for garnish

Servings: persons

2 large chicken breasts (cut in 2 inch strips)
3/4 cup coconut milk
4 clove garlic (chopped in 5 pieces per clove)
1/2 cup rum (preferably dark)
1 large white onion (chopped in large chunks)
3 stalks lemon grass (peeled and minced)
1 stalk green onion (finely chopped)
1 1/2 tbsp green curry paste
2 jalapenos or Asian chillis (seeded and minced)
1 cilantro or Thai basil for garnish

1
In a large ziplock bag or a covered bowl combine the 2 chicken breasts (already sliced) with the diced onion, garlic, lemongrass, jalapenos or chillis and rum.
2
Refrigerate and marinate for at least 2hrs preferably overnight.
3
In a wok or deep pan heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and add the green onion followed by the contents of the ziplock bag (only add about half of the liquid).
4
As the onion, garlic, lemongrass, chilis and Chicken cook, slowly add the rest of the liquid and slowly add the coconut milk (after about 5-7 min)
5
Once the coconut milk starts to bubble reduce heat and add green curry paste.
6
Make sure to stir and mix evenly.
7
Once the color of the coconut milk has changed to a slight green remove from heat.
8
Serve on white or jasmine rice and garnish with a stalk of lemongrass and some cilantro or Thai Basil over the 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large chicken breasts (cut in 2 inch strips), 3/4 cup coconut milk, 4 clove garlic (chopped in 5 pieces per clove), 1/2 cup rum (preferably dark), and more.

Yes, West Indies 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.

West Indies Green Curry Chicken

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