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Thai Green Curry with Chicken and Vegetables
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Thai Green Curry with Chicken and Vegetables

A fragrant Thai green curry made with tender chicken, coconut milk, and crisp seasonal vegetables. Served with jasmine rice for a wholesome, gluten-free dinner.

Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Servings
4
Rating
4.7/5

Ingredients

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1.25lbsChicken thighs

boneless, skinless, sliced

3tbspGreen curry paste
14ozCoconut milk
1cupChicken broth
1.5tbspFish sauce
1tbspBrown sugar
1largeBell pepper

sliced

1mediumZucchini

sliced

1cupBamboo shoots
1/2cupThai basil
3leavesKaffir lime leaves

optional

2cupsJasmine rice

cooked, for serving

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Instructions

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Sauté curry paste

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pot over medium heat. Add green curry paste and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

1 minute
2

Cook the chicken

Add chicken and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.

4 minutes
3

Simmer the curry

Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Add fish sauce and brown sugar. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

10 minutes
4

Add vegetables and herbs

Add bell pepper, zucchini, and bamboo shoots. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves.

5 minutes
5

Serve

Serve hot with cooked jasmine rice.

2 minutes

Nutrition Information

Per serving (4 servings total)

520
Calories
32g
Protein
45g
Carbs
24g
Fat
5g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
780mg
Sodium
95mg
Cholesterol

Cooking Tips

  • Drain excess fat after browning beef for a lighter skillet.
  • Bloom taco seasoning for 60 seconds to deepen flavor.
  • Use 93% lean turkey with 1 tbsp oil as a lighter swap.
  • Make it spicier with diced jalapeño or cayenne.
  • Serve with tortillas, rice, or as lettuce bowls with toppings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use turkey instead of ground beef?

Yes. Use 93% lean ground turkey and add 1 tablespoon of oil to prevent dryness.

How do I make it spicier?

Add diced jalapeño, extra chili powder, or a pinch of cayenne. Top with hot salsa.

Best way to serve the taco skillet?

Serve with tortillas, over rice, or as lettuce taco bowls with sour cream, avocado, salsa, and lime.