Description
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of this Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce, a delightful dish that’s simple to prepare in just 7 steps! Perfectly complemented by fresh basil and creamy coconut milk, this recipe will elevate your weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) boneless
skinless chicken thighs
cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion
finely chopped
3 cloves garlic
minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
grated
1 tablespoon red curry paste (adjust to taste)
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
2 cups fresh basil leaves
loosely packed
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked jasmine rice
for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes or until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
- Mix in the red curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar, simmering for about 20 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, add the fresh basil leaves, stirring until just wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot over cooked jasmine rice.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of curry paste based on your spice preference. This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of jasmine rice to soak up the delicious curry sauce.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Basil Chicken, Coconut Curry Sauce, Easy Recipe, Weeknight Dinner, Thai Cuisine