Thai Red Chicken Curry Recipe — Be Greedy Eats

An easy and delicious Thai Curry dish that can be made in 30 minutes or less! It is full of amazing flavors with just the right amount of spice. It is comfort food that can be healthy for you! Serve over rice or your favorite starch!

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Less Worry, More Curry

Growing up, I was always the type of kid to try new foods. I was never too picky about what was put in front of me to eat. In my house, you either ate the food in front of you or you didn’t eat at all. However, there was one thing that I couldn’t stand to look at, or even attempt to eat. That one thing was curry!

I had never seen anything like it before. It was not until I got older that I learned that I love curries! The amount of flavor that is packed into curry is amazing. My Thai Red Chicken Curry Recipe will have your mouth light up with flavor. This delicious dish will become a go-to meal for you! Plus, did I mention it can be made in 30 minutes or less?

WARM & DElicious

Even though curries are great at any time of the year, they are even better in the colder months. They are hearty and warm with just the right amount of spice.

For those who have never had Thai Curry, or curry period, there are several different types. To name a few, there are Yellow, Green, Red, Massaman, and Panang Curries. They range in the spice level as well. With this red curry recipe, it is typically spicier than the other curries. They come in powder, paste, and several other forms. I used canned curry paste. The pastes can easily be fried in cooking oil and used immediately.

I’ve had most of the curry types above. I love spicy food, so the heat didn’t affect me too much. The different types of curries are all very unique. Plus, they work well with all types of ingredients. This dish is also an amazing vegetarian or vegan option if you remove the chicken and the chicken bouillon. The veggies in the recipe below can be doubled.

Thai Red Chicken Curry Ingredients

Let’s walk through each ingredient so you understand its importance. The real star of this recipe is, of course, the curry! The other ingredients are enhanced by the flavor of the curry. They also add some great texture to the dish! You will surely not be disappointed.

Chicken: This is the main protein in the dish. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts. You can also use chicken thighs. The simple salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon seasonings are used because the curry packs so much flavor.
Cooking Oil: I suggest a simple vegetable, canola, extra virgin olive, or grapeseed oil. The oil is simply used for sauteing the vegetables and frying the curry paste.
Onion, Garlic, & Ginger: I added these three ingredients for additional flavor and texture. The ginger adds brightness to the dish. Garlic and ginger are also two staple ingredients in Asian cuisine.
Bell Peppers & Carrots: I added the peppers and carrots for added color and texture. They are all roughly chopped to create a nice chunky curry.
Lime Zest & Juice: The lime juice and zest are added to brighten up the curry while cutting some of the spicinesses. Zest the lime first and juice it. You can also garnish with a few lime slices.
Coriander: I used a little coriander to spice the dish a little more. It is used a lot in curries, sauces, chilis, spice rubs, etc.

Thai Red Curry Paste: This is the star ingredient of the dish. Curry pastes come in several different spice varieties and colors. They are pretty cheap and packed with flavor.

Coconut Milk: Coconut milk helps to cut the spice of the curry paste while adding a creamy texture to the curry. Coconut milk is also heavily used in Thai cooking, especially curries.
Baby Spinach: The baby spinach adds some extra vegetables to the dish while adding some contrasting colors. Baby kale could also be substituted for the spinach.
Cilantro: These bright green leaves grow out of the stems of the coriander plant. I added cilantro to add some extra freshness and color to the curry.
Salt, Black Pepper, Chicken Bouillon: These simple seasonings are all that you need! Make sure to season the chicken well before browning it.

How to Make Thai Red Chicken Curry:

This Thai Curry dish is an amazing dinner or lunch entrée that is super simple to make. The amazing thing about dishes like this is that there is not just one way to make them. Be assured that with this recipe, you will always have a go-to recipe in your arsenal! Your stomach will thank you later! Get a scoop while you can, because this will go fast!

The full written recipe is below, but here’s an overview.

Step 1: Brown the Chicken. Heat a medium-sized pot with 2 tbsp of cooking oil on medium-high. Season the chicken chunks well with 2 tbsp of salt, 1½ tsp of black pepper, and ½ tsp chicken bouillon. When the oil is hot, brown the chicken chunks.
Step 2: Transfer and Hold. The chicken chunks should be half of the way cooked after browning. Remove the chicken chunks from the oil and transfer to a bowl.
Step 3: Saute the Vegetables. Add bell peppers, onions, and carrots to the pot. Saute the vegetables until the carrots are softened (about 8 minutes). Add garlic and ginger. Cook until aroma (about 2 minutes). Constantly mix to keep the garlic from burning. Add lime zest, lime juice, and coriander.
Step 4: Fry the Curry Paste. Add curry paste and allow it to fry for about 2 - 3 minutes. Add coconut milk and mix until fully combined.

Step 5: Finish Cooking the Chicken. Add chicken chunks back into the pot. Allow the curry to simmer on medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked (about 5 minutes).

Step 6: Add the Spinach & Season. When the chicken is fully cooked, add in the baby spinach and mix. Taste the curry and season to taste with extra salt and black pepper depending on your taste or dietary needs.
Step 7: Garnish & Serve. Add the chopped cilantro and serve the dish over rice or your favorite starch (i.e. white rice, brown rice, quinoa, etc). Sit back and enjoy it!

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