Green Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
Boneless skinless chicken thighs, green chillies and fresh coriander come together in this chicken β 70 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (5)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Toast the coriander seeds and peppercorns in a dry pan over medium heat for about a minute until fragrant, then grind them to a powder.
- Make the green paste by blending the green chillies, the tender lower part of the lemongrass, the ginger, garlic, onion, the stems and most leaves of the fresh coriander, and the ground spices with a splash of water until smooth.
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Heat the oil in a wide pan or wok over medium heat and fry the green paste for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it darkens slightly and smells aromatic.
- Pour in about a third of the coconut milk and let it bubble and thicken for 2 minutes, then add the chicken and stir to coat it in the paste.
- Add the remaining coconut milk and the fish sauce, bring to a gentle simmer, then cook for 12 to 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 74 C (165 F).
- Taste the sauce and adjust with salt and a little more fish sauce, then finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
- Scatter the reserved coriander leaves over the top and serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Saucepan Β· Blender Β· Wok
Ingredient substitutions
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk Β· Β½ cup evaporated milk + Β½ cup water
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
- Fish Sauce
- soy sauce + a pinch of salt
- Lime
- lemon
Tips & common questions
How long does Green Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 14 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of milk?
Try any unsweetened plant milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Green Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Thai Green Curry,JasminRice,Chilli Basil Chicken , HomeMade.jpg by PallaviKhale, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.