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Thai Green Curry Chicken with Coconut Cauliflower

Fragrant homemade green curry paste from scratch, simmered with chicken and vegetables.

Thai Green Curry Chicken with Coconut Cauliflower

Total

1h 10m

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs, cubed
  • 4 green chiles
  • 2 lemongrass stalks
  • 2 tbsp galangal or ginger
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 3 shallots
  • 1/2 cup cilantro stems and leaves
  • 2 cans (13.5 oz) coconut milk, full fat
  • 2 tbsp fish-free fish sauce substitute or coconut aminos
  • 8 oz green beans
  • 2 zucchini
  • 4 leaves lime leaves or lime zest
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend chiles, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, and cilantro stems into a paste.

  2. 2

    Fry paste in thick coconut cream from one can until oil separates and is fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add chicken and coat in the paste for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour in remaining coconut milk, add lime leaves, and simmer 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add green beans and zucchini; cook 10 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Season with coconut aminos and lime juice, finish with Thai basil.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

540

27% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein36 g
Carbohydrate16 g
Fat38 g
Fiber6 g
Sugar7 g
Sodium560 mg

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