š“āÆServes:āÆ4Ā
šŖāÆPrep Time:āÆ10 minsĀ
š„āÆCook Time:āÆ25-30 minsĀ
āļøāÆNet Carbs:āÆ5.5gĀ
šŖ Protein: 31g per servingĀ
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No added sugar and no seed oils
Fragrant, comforting, and full of fresh herb brightness. Tender chicken in a silky red curry with lemongrass, lime leaves, and coconut milk-finished with Thai basil, coriander, and lime.Ā
IngredientsĀ
Curry
- 4 boneless, skinlessāÆthighs
- 1 tbspāÆcoconut oil
- 1āÆshallot, finely sliced
- 2-3āÆgarlicāÆcloves, minced
- 10gāÆginger, finely minced
- 3āÆlime leaves
- 1āÆlemongrassāÆstalk, lightly smashed
- 50gāÆThai red curry pasteāÆ(Mae Ploy or similar)
- 1āÆtomato, diced
- 150gāÆchicken bone broth
- 1 canāÆcoconut milkĀ
To finishĀ
- Thai basil, chopped
- Coriander, chopped
- Lime juice
- Fish sauce
- Spring onion, thinly sliced
Let's Begin!
Step 1 - AromaticsĀ
WarmāÆcoconut oilāÆin a wide pan overāÆlow-medium heat. Gently sautĆ© theāÆshallotāÆuntil softened. AddāÆgarlicāÆandāÆginger; cook 30ā60 seconds until fragrant.Ā
Step 2 - PasteĀ
Stir in theāÆred curry pasteāÆand cookāÆ1- 2 minutes, letting the oils release and the paste darken slightly.Ā
Step 3 - Build and Simmer
AddāÆdiced tomato,āÆbone broth,āÆlemongrass, andāÆlime leaves. Cover andāÆsimmer 5-7 minutesāÆto reduce slightly. Pour in theāÆcoconut milk, add the chicken thighs, and simmer gentlyāÆ20-25 minutesāÆuntil the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is glossy.Ā
Step 4 - Balance and Herb Finish
RemoveāÆlemongrassāÆandāÆlime leaves. Turn off the heat, balance to taste withāÆfish sauce. Fold in choppedāÆThai basilāÆandāÆcoriander, reserving some for garnish.Ā
Serve!
Ladle into warm bowls. Garnish withāÆspring onion, the reservedāÆherbs, and an extra squeeze ofāÆlime. Great withāÆcauliflower rice/noodlesāÆor simply a side of steamed greens.Ā
Chefās Tip!Ā
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Keep the simmerāÆgentleāÆonce the coconut milk is in - boiling can split the sauce.Ā
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If your paste is very spicy, start with 35-40g, then add more after tasting.Ā
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No tomato? Sub with a splash moreāÆbone brothāÆand reduce a touch longer.