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Awesome Thai Chicken Coconut Curry

photo by Jonathan Melendez





- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 -2 teaspoon red curry paste (1 for medium 2 for hot)
- 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (unsweetened, not lite)
- 1⁄3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 stalk lemongrass, first outer layer removed cut in half
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
- chopped green onion
directions
- Heat the oil in a large wok, add the garlic, saute.
- Add the curry, ginger and the thicker cream on top of the can of coconut milk to the wok, whisk.
- Now add the rest of the coconut milk in along with everything but the chicken and pineapple, whisk.
- Bring to a slow boil for 7 minutes, then discard the lemongrass Add the chicken and pineapple and cook till the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 7-9 minutes.
- Serve over Jasmine rice and top with green onion.
- Soooooooooooooo yummy!
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Reviews
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Wow. I took the leftover can juice from the pineapple chunks, and added a tablespoon of wasabi mayo (found in the Asian market when I went to get these ingredients). Used this as a dressing / marinade for cucumbers. Wow ! Anyway, the red curry paste that I bought didn't really provide the "heat" my family likes, in fact, hardly any at all. I used the 2 teaspoons of this red curry paste, and then added a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (for more moderate, you might try 1/2 teaspoon of pepper flakes). <br/>That did the trick. Added the pineapple chunks just before the final heating, and a sliced baby bok choy & some flat peas. <br/> Thanks for this recipe - will be making again
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Tweaks
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A very good coconut curry as it is (although DOES need more spice). I substituted organic, natural coconut oil for the vegetable oil- it is so good for us. I added a 1/4 sweet potato, partially steamed in microwave first, and cut into bite sized pieces, & 1/4 zucchini cut into bite sized pieces. I had to add ground cayenne pepper because my curry paste was not hot enough! (obviously have the wrong curry paste). Served over Jasmine rice....such a crowd pleaser. Will definitely make again. Next I may try it with shrimp, and after that, just veggies. Thanks Le Beast!
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This is as good as any Thai dish I've ever had! I followed it as written the first time except used my own homemade curry paste rather than from a jar. I have not dined in the finest Thai restaurants, but some very good ones. We loved it so much that I made it again just a couple of nights later using shrimp instead of chicken and adding snow peas. I did not have to scrimp on ingredients, and you shouldn't if you don't have to. The flavors are complex and wonderful as is. I see some people have had trouble finding fresh lemongrass, but I found it easily here in Arizona at Sunflower Farmers Market. I didn't know what "2 cups" of cut-up chicken equals, but it's about 2-1/4 lbs. of boneless, skinless chicken thighs. "1 can" of pineapple worked well for me using the smaller 8-oz. can, drained.
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I made this last night and my whole family liked it, including my 12 and 20 yr olds! It tastes like what you would feast on in a restaurant! I used 5 boneless chicken breasts, 2 garlic cloves, 3 tsp brown sugar, sesame oil instead of vege oil, more coconut milk instead of h20, 2 tsp fresh ginger, and about 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder. With jasmine rice, it is over the top!! :)
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Very yummy recipe. I used steak instead of the chicken and also used (fresh) green beans and not the pineapple. It was not as good as at the that restaurant, but very close :) Also, I added some more salt, cause it was a little too bland for me (maybe I will use more fish sauce next time). Overall a keeper !! Thanks for posting.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Le Beast
Vancouver, BC
I'm a 25 year old girl who loves cooking, I'm always throwing dinner parties for my friends, which has made me quite popular (A full tummy is a happy tummy) When I'm not cooking I'm taking pictures or playin with bratty Bella. My favorite "famous" cook is Nigella Lawson, I just love her.