Thai Red Curry with Chicken
Whether served over fragrant jasmine rice or enjoyed on its own, this classic favorite transforms an everyday meal into an exotic culinary escape—a creamy, comforting, and flavorful one-pot dinner, that's quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs, boneless skinless and thinly sliced · 12 ounces
- Herbie's Red Curry Spice · 2 tablespoons
- Red Curry Paste · 1 tablespoon
- Herbie's Kaffir Lime Leaves · 6
- Lemongrass, 6 inches long · 1 tablespoon
- Chicken Broth · 1 cup
- Coconut Milk or Coconut Cream · 14 fluid ounces
- Yukon Gold Potatoes · 1 cup
- Green Beans · 4 ounces
- Ginger, grated · 2 teaspoons
- Garlic, minced · 2 cloves
- Fish Sauce · 2 teaspoons
- Vegetable Oil · 3 tablespoons
- Sugar · 1 tablespoon
- Thai Basil Leaves · 12
- Cilantro · 1 cup
- Jasmine Rice, steamed ·
Instructions
- Begin by warming a little oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the curry paste along with the garlic, ginger, lemongrass and let them sizzle together for a couple of minutes, stirring as the mixture releases their fragrance.
- Pour in the chicken broth and allow it to bubble away briskly, reducing by roughly half in three minutes or so.
- Stir in the coconut milk, followed by Herbie’s Kaffir Lime Leaves, a spoonful of sugar, a splash of fish sauce, and the chicken.
- Lower the heat to a steady medium add the potatoes, green beans, Herbie’s Red Curry Spice and let the curry simmer gently for ten minutes, during which time the sauce will thicken to the perfect consistency and the chicken will cook through to perfect tenderness. Season with salt, to taste.
- Remove the pan from the heat and fold in a handful of Thai basil. Spoon the curry over mounds of fragrant jasmine rice.
Jenny's Tip: - Finish with fresh cilantro to wake this dish up.
Chef's Notes
Some recipes have a way of transporting you halfway around the world with a single bite. Thai Red Curry with Chicken is one of those dishes—vibrant, aromatic, and wonderfully comforting, with layers of flavor that make every spoonful memorable.
RECIPE VIDEO
Tender chicken gently simmers in a silky sauce of red curry, creamy coconut milk, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and fragrant spices. The result is a perfect harmony of richness, gentle heat, bright herbal notes, and just enough sweetness to create the unmistakable balance that makes Thai cuisine so irresistible.
Best of all, it's surprisingly simple to prepare, making it an ideal meal whether you're cooking for family or entertaining friends.
Beyond its incredible flavor, this dish is packed with wholesome ingredients.
Chicken provides high-quality protein to support muscle health and keep you feeling satisfied.
Garlic and ginger have long been valued for their natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, while lemongrass contributes bright citrus notes along with beneficial plant compounds.
Coconut milk supplies healthy fats that create the curry's luxurious texture, and when paired with colorful vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, or spinach, the meal becomes an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Lime Leaves Kaffir (whole)
Kaffir Lime Leaves have a taste that resembles lime zest and they are most often used in Asian cookery, especially Thai.
