Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 1/2 cups chopped summer vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, corn, summer squash)
- 2 1/2 cups canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or tamari or soy sauce)
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
- 1 mango, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger, chopped
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice (or rice of your choice)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, paprika, red pepper flakes, curry paste, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Sauté aromatics: Add butter, shallot, ginger, and thyme. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Stir in chopped vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Simmer: Pour in coconut milk and fish sauce. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
- Stir in basil: Stir in fresh basil.
- Prepare mango salsa: In a bowl, combine mango, jalapeño, chopped basil leaves, pickled ginger, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve: Serve chicken and sauce over rice. Top with mango salsa and a dollop of spicy curry butter.
Optional additions:
- For extra heat: Add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a smoky flavor: Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the curry paste.
- For a tangy kick: Add a tablespoon of lime juice or orange zest to the mango salsa.
- For a richer flavor: Add a dollop of heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk to the curry.
Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Thai Green Curry Chicken!
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