Description
This Ground Chicken Green Thai Curry is a quick dinner idea that brings bold Thai flavors right to your table. It’s a creamy, comforting dish made with tender ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic green curry paste simmered in rich coconut milk. Perfect as an easy dinner, healthy meal prep option, or flavorful food idea when you want something both satisfying and vibrant.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
2 tbsp green curry paste
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium zucchini, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
1 red chili, sliced
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
Instructions
1. Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables, mincing garlic, and grating ginger.
2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté onion until soft.
3. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
4. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
5. Stir in green curry paste and cook for 2 minutes to release flavor.
6. Pour in coconut milk and mix until smooth.
7. Add broccoli and zucchini, simmering until slightly tender.
8. Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, and broth if needed.
9. Add spinach and red chili, cooking until spinach wilts.
10. Finish with lime juice, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for the best creamy texture and flavor.
Do not skip cooking the curry paste first, as it enhances the depth of flavor.
Adjust spice level by reducing curry paste or chili based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy dinner, quick meal, Thai curry, healthy recipe, dinner ideas, coconut curry