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Green Curry with Chicken and Thai Basil

A fragrant Thai green curry with chicken and fresh Thai basil, cooked in a coconut milk base with green chilies and aromatic herbs.

25 minutes2 servings
Green Curry with Chicken and Thai Basil
Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and sauté green curry paste for 1 minute.
  2. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Add chicken and cook until it turns white, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in fish sauce, palm sugar, and red chili. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in Thai basil leaves and serve immediately.
  5. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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