asaproque
Culinary Explorer
Sawasdee, food enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure to Thailand with this Thai-Inspired Green Curry Chicken. This fusion dish features tender chicken simmered in a creamy and fragrant green curry sauce, infused with aromatic Thai herbs and spices. Served alongside fluffy jasmine rice and crisp vegetables, each spoonful is a taste of the bustling markets of Bangkok. Let's dive in and elevate your dinner table with this delicious fusion creation!
Ingredients:
For the Green Curry Paste:
Ingredients:
For the Green Curry Paste:
- 2 green Thai chili peppers, seeded and chopped
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 stalk lemongrass, chopped (white part only)
- 1-inch piece ginger, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro stems
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and snap peas)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
- In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients for the green curry paste. Blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed to help the mixture blend.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the green curry paste to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in fish sauce and palm sugar, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
- Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the green curry chicken with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve the Thai-Inspired Green Curry Chicken hot, alongside cooked jasmine rice.
- Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic green curry chicken, a delicious fusion of Thai flavors that will transport you to the bustling markets of Bangkok with every bite!