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Basil Chicken with Coconut Curry Sauce: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Chef Mia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 tablespoon red curry paste
– 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
– 2 tablespoons fish sauce
– 2 tablespoons brown sugar
– 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Lime wedges, for serving
– Cooked jasmine rice, for serving


Instructions

Creating Basil Chicken with Coconut Curry Sauce can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and prepare them as described in the ingredients list.
2. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
4. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
5. Add Curry Paste: Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.
6. Add Coconut Milk: Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
7. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow it to cook for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Return Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, stirring to coat in the sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
9. Add Basil: Stir in the chopped basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot over cooked jasmine rice with lime wedges on the side.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Fat: 25g
  • Protein: 25g