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Thai Red Curry Chicken Bowls

Savory Thai Red Curry Chicken Bowls in 30 Minutes Flat

Experience the vibrant flavors of Thai Red Curry Chicken Bowls, making dinner extraordinary 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: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil Can be substituted with canola or peanut oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tsp Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 tbsp Lemongrass Paste Or fresh lemongrass
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low sodium
For the Liquid Gold
  • 400 ml Coconut Milk Full fat
  • 6 Kaffir Lime Leaves Fresh or dried
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Any type
  • 2 tsp Fish Sauce Plus more to taste
For the Protein and Vegetables
  • 350 g Chicken Thighs Boneless, skinless
  • 150 g Pumpkin or Butternut Squash Cubed
  • 120 g Green Beans Trimmed
  • 12 Thai Basil Leaves Fresh
For Serving
  • Fresh Red Chilli Slices Optional
  • Fresh Coriander/Cilantro For garnish
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice For serving

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow it to shimmer for about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add red curry paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, cooking for 3 minutes until reduced.
  4. Stir in coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, sugar, and fish sauce. Let meld over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Introduce chicken thighs to the saucepan. Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Taste the sauce, adjusting with more fish sauce or sugar as needed.
  7. Stir in cubed pumpkin or butternut squash and green beans. Cook for 3 minutes until tender.
  8. Remove the skillet from heat and mix in fresh Thai basil leaves.
  9. Serve over steamed jasmine rice, garnished with fresh chili slices and coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with various vegetables or spice levels to suit your taste.

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