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Basil Chicken Coconut Curry

A flavorful and creamy coconut curry featuring tender chicken and fresh basil.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 cup basil leaves fresh
  • 2 tablespoons curry paste red or green
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the curry paste and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the basil leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the level of curry paste according to your spice preference.

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