Description
A delicious and aromatic dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich coconut curry sauce infused with fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar; stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and fresh basil leaves, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust the level of curry paste according to your spice preference.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu.
- Fresh basil is key for the authentic flavor of this dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Basil Chicken, Coconut Curry Sauce, Thai Cuisine, Chicken Recipe