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    Home » Asian foods » Thai Green Chicken Curry

    Thai Green Chicken Curry

    Published: Nov 10, 2020 Modified: Mar 13, 2023 by Tracy O.This post may contain affiliate links

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    Delicious Thai green curry is a classic Thai cuisine like red curry, massaman curry, pad Thai noodle, pad ka prao, water spinach stir fry and mango sticky rice. This Thai green chicken curry recipe is tasty, simple and flavorful. Let's learn how to make this Thai green curry chicken dish at home with detailed step by step photo instructions and a video.

    Love Asian foods? Check out these Thai sweet chili sauce, Thai chicken pizza,  Japanese curry, scramble eggs & shrimp, spicy lemon garlic shrimp and claypot rice recipes. 

    Thai green chicken curry on the white heart shaped plate with rice

    What is Thai green curry? 

    Thai curry in Thai cuisine is made from curry paste. There are different types and colors of Thai curry such as yellow, red, green and massaman curry. In general, yellow curry is mild. Red curry is medium hot and green curry is the hottest. Thai curry is a little different from Japanese curry. Thai curries are bold, complex flavors that blend spicy, sour, creamy and sweet tastes because of the herbs and seasonings. However, Japanese curry is mild, sweet, and savory.

    In addition, Thai green curry is made from green chilies, other herbs, coconut milk, vegetables and meat. The combination of the spicy green curry paste and coconut milk make this dish very flavorful. Besides, Thai green curry chicken is one of my favorite Thai foods and it goes great with jasmine rice. 

    What are the ingredients in Thai green curry? 

    The basic ingredients are green curry paste, coconut milk, meat and vegetables. In this Thai green chicken curry recipe, I used store bought green curry paste. However, you can make your own green curry paste if you want. It is hard for me to find all the ingredients for the paste in my area, so store bought paste works great for us. Also, I used coconut milk, chicken thighs, kaffir lime leaves, bamboo shoots, Thai eggplant and red bell peppers. Besides, I added basil paste which gives green color and aroma to the curry. 

    green curry ingredients

    Cooking tips for how to make Thai green curry:

    • I used store bought green curry paste because it is easy and convenient, so I don't need to make the curry paste from scratch. 
    • You can use other vegetables to make this Thai green chicken curry recipe. For example, some people like to add baby corn, mushrooms, bell peppers etc. 
    • Always taste the spiciness before adding more green curry paste. 
    • The best is to use a mortar & pestle grinding the Thai basil leaves. If you don’t, you can use a chopper. 
    • Recommend using Aroy-D coconut milk because it’s thicker and creamer. 

    FAQS: 

    What are kaffir leaves? 

    Kaffir leaves are lime leaves. It is the most frequently used part of the plant, fresh, dried, or frozen. The leaves are widely used in Thai cuisine or Southeast Asia. 

    Is it ok to make my own green curry paste? 

    Yes, sure you can. The common ingredients used in Thai green curry pastes are: shrimp paste, green chilies, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal and coriander root. There are some fresh items that are hard to find in my area. Therefore, I like to use a store bought green curry paste instead of making it from scratch. 

    Can I use chicken breast? 

    Yes, if you use chicken breast, don’t overcook it. Personally, I like chicken thighs because they have a better texture. 

    What are Thai eggplants? 

    Thai eggplants are usually in green-white color. Also, they are golf ball sized eggplants and commonly used in Thai & Cambodian cuisine.5 small Green Thai eggplants

    What other meats can I use? 

    Usually people use pork, beef and shrimp. Some even use tofu and vegetables to make a vegan dish.

    What is the purpose of Thai basil paste? 

    The purpose of Thai basil paste is to give more flavor and green color to the curry. Moreover, it is best to use mortar & pestle grinding the basil leaves because it will be fine and like a paste.

    Instructions for how to make Thai green curry chicken:

    Thai basil leaves in the chopper

    Preparation: 

    1. To make the basil paste, put one cup of Thai basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a chopper for a few seconds. 

    Thai Basil paste in the glass container

    2. Chop the Thai basil leaves until they are small and fine. (The best is to use a mortar & pestle grinding the Thai basil leaves.)

    sliced red bell peppers on chopping board

    3. After that, wash and cut ½ of the red bell pepper into strips.

    Thai eggplant cut open

    4. Next, wash and cut 4 small Thai eggplants.

    Chicken thighs cut into strips

    5. Cut 2 pieces of chicken thighs into strips. 

    green curry paste and Thai basil paste with oil in the pan

    Cooking: 

    6. Turn on medium small fire, pour ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil into the non-stick pan. Add 1 tablespoon of green curry paste and the basil paste from step 1 & 2. Then, stir fry them a little bit. 

    stir fry chicken thigh with green curry paste and basil paste

    7. The following, add the chicken thighs and stir fry them a little bit. 

    thai eggplant stir fry with chicken green curry paste

    8. After, add the Thai eggplants and stir fry a little bit. 

    bamboo shoots stir fry with chicken Thai eggplants and green curry paste in the pan

    9. Add 1 small can (8oz) of bamboo shoots and stir fry a little bit. 

    Brown sugar with stir fry chicken green curry and vegetables in the pan

    10. The next step, add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce. (Add fish sauce to your taste.) Stir fry them. 

    coconut milk in green curry

    11. Pour a can (14 fl oz) of coconut milk into the curry. Mix them well. 

    add kaffir leaves in green curry

    12. Then, add 6 kaffir lime leaves. Stir them and let it simmer for a minute or 2. 

    add red bell pepper into the Thai green chicken curry

    13. Lastly, add the red bell pepper and stir them a little bit. 

    Thai green chicken curry in the pan top view

    14. Thai green chicken curry is the best to serve with jasmine rice. 

    Green curry chicken serve with rice on a heart shaped white plate

    Enjoy this delicious Thai green chicken curry recipe! Also, check out these kung pao chicken, crab stir fry, Asian shave ice, gobo roots soup, siu mai and baby bok choy stir fry recipes. 

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    Thai green curry chicken with rice on a plate

    Thai Green Curry Chicken

    Delicious green curry chicken is a classic Thai cuisine. This easy Thai green chicken curry recipe shows you how to make flavorful green curry chicken dish at home. 
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian, Thai
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 370kcal
    Author: Tracy O.

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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Green curry paste (Add more or less to your taste)
    • 2 pieces Chicken thighs (Boneless and skinless)
    • ½ Red bell pepper (Medium size)
    • 4 Thai eggplants (Small)
    • 1 can Bamboo shoots (Small, 8oz)
    • 6 Kaffir lime leaves
    • 1 can Coconut milk (14 fl oz)
    • ½ tablespoon Vegetable oil (Stir fry the paste)
    • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons Fish sauce (Add fish sauce to your taste)

    Basil paste:

    • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
    • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

    Instructions

    • To make the basil paste, put one cup of Thai basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into a chopper for a few seconds. 
    • Chop the Thai basil leaves until they are small and fine. (The best is to use a mortar & pestle grinding the Thai basil leaves.)
    • After that, wash and cut ½ of red bell pepper into strips.
    • Next, wash and cut 4 small Thai eggplants.
    • Cut 2 pieces of chicken thighs into strips. 
    • Turn on medium small fire, pour ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil into the non-stick pan. Add 1 tablespoon of green curry paste and the basil paste from step 1 & 2. Then, stir fry them a little bit. 
    • The following, add the chicken thighs and stir fry them a little bit. 
    • After, add the Thai eggplants and stir fry a little bit.
    • Add 1 small can (8oz) of bamboo shoots and stir fry a little bit. 
    • The next step, add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce. (Add fish sauce to your taste.) Stir fry them. 
    • Pour a can (14 fl oz) of coconut milk into the curry. Mix them well. 
    • Then, add 6 kaffir lime leaves. Stir them and let it simmer for a minute or 2. 
    • Lastly, add the red bell pepper and stir them a little bit. 
    • Thai green chicken curry is the best to serve with jasmine rice. 

    Notes

    Cooking tips for how to make green curry chicken:

    • I used store bought green curry paste because it is easy and convenient, so I don't need to make the curry paste from scratch. 
    • You can use other vegetables to make this Thai green chicken curry recipe. For example, some people like to add baby corn, mushrooms, bell peppers etc. 
    • Always taste the spiciness before adding more green curry paste. 
    • The best to use a mortar & pestle grinding the Thai basil leaves. If you don’t, you can use a chopper. 
    • Recommend using Aroy-D coconut milk because it’s thicker and creamer. 

     

     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1425IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Traci

      June 06, 2022 at 11:01 pm

      This was very good! I had to order dried Kaffir leaves and the Thai basil from [email protected] because there are no Asian stores near me. This was very good and taste a lot like a local restaurant where we go. I hadn’t ever bought Japanese eggplants and couldn’t find them so I used purple slim eggplants, they look like a purple zucchini. Soaked them in salted milk then rinsed them and grilled them lightly before adding them in. The process is supposed to remove bitterness. I’m so happy to be able to make this myself. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Tracy O.

        June 10, 2022 at 9:16 pm

        Thank you for your comment!

        Reply
    2. lesley

      October 06, 2021 at 6:05 pm

      5 stars
      Outstanding I used jumbo shrimp instead of chicken otherwise followed. Great flavor! I keep kaffir leaves in freezer they have that flavor the curry must have.
      I doubled because we love leftover curry. I make sticky rice to go with my curries.

      Reply
      • Tracy O.

        October 07, 2021 at 7:30 pm

        Thank you for your comment!

        Reply

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