Simple Thai Red Curry Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinner
Easy Thai Red Curry is a creamy coconut-based dish with tender chicken, vegetables, and aromatic Thai spices simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs or chicken breast, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup green beans
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup baby spinach (optional)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon lime juice
For serving:
2–3 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Cook curry paste with aromatics.
- Add chicken and brown lightly.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth.
- Add sauces and sugar.
- Simmer with vegetables until tender.
- Finish with lime and basil.
- Serve with rice.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for best texture. Adjust spice level by changing curry paste amount.