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Creamy Thai Red Curry Chicken Bowls

Creamy Thai Red Curry Chicken Bowls in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy these Creamy Thai Red Curry Chicken Bowls packed with flavors in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 4 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Quality brand like Maesri or homemade
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger Finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon Lemongrass Paste Or fresh, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with canola oil
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low sodium
  • 400 ml Coconut Milk Full-fat
  • 6 Kaffir Lime Leaves Fresh preferred, dried as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Any type
  • 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce Adjust to taste
  • 350 g Chicken Thighs Boneless and skinless
  • 150 g Pumpkin Cut into cubes
  • 120 g Green Beans Trimmed and cut
  • 12 Thai Basil Leaves Aromatic garnish
For Garnish
  • Fresh Red Chili Slices
  • Coriander
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice For serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red curry paste and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and lemongrass paste. Sauté for another minute until aromatic.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and stir, let it cook for about 3 minutes until reduced by half.
  4. Add coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, sugar, and fish sauce. Stir and simmer until creamy.
  5. Add sliced chicken thighs to the mixture. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Stir in cubed pumpkin and green beans. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  7. Stir in the Thai basil leaves, allowing them to wilt and enhance the flavor.
  8. Ladle curry over steamed jasmine rice and garnish with chili slices and coriander before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. Adjust spice levels to preference.

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