Thai Green Chicken Curry

A quick and delicious Thai-inspired curry made with coconut milk, tender chicken, and fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners!

Ingredients

• 1–2 tbsp Thai green curry paste

• 400ml coconut milk

• 300g chicken breast/thigh, sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 1 red or green pepper, sliced

• 1 courgette (optional)

• A handful of spinach or green beans (optional)

• 1 tbsp fish sauce (or salt)

• 1 tsp sugar

• Lime (optional)

• Fresh coriander (optional)

• Oil for frying

Instructions

1️⃣ Fry the paste

• Add a little oil to a pan.

• Add green curry paste and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

2️⃣ Add chicken

• Add the sliced chicken.

• Stir until the chicken is sealed (2–3 minutes).

3️⃣ Add coconut milk

• Pour in the coconut milk and stir well.

4️⃣ Add veg

• Add peppers, onion, courgette, green beans, etc.

5️⃣ Season

• 1 tbsp fish sauce

• 1 tsp sugar

• Taste and adjust (add more paste if you want it hotter).

6️⃣ Simmer
Cook for 12–15 minutes until chicken is cooked and sauce thickens.

7️⃣ Finish

• Add spinach at the end

• Squeeze a bit of lime

• Add fresh coriander if you like

Tips for the Best Thai Green Curry

✔ Use a good-quality curry paste

✔ Don’t skip frying the paste

It activates the spices and gives you that restaurant aroma.

✔ Thin the sauce if needed

If it gets too thick:

• Add a splash of water

• Or a bit more coconut milk

✔ Taste as you go

Balance is key in Thai food:

• Add sugar → balances heat

• Add fish sauce → adds umami

• Add lime → brightens everything

✔ Add quick-cook veg at the end

Spinach, beans, or peas go in just before serving.

✔ Serve with the right side

Best matches:

• Jasmine rice

• Coconut rice

• Rice noodles

• Roti or naan for dipping

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in under 20 minutes — perfect for busy nights.

• One-pan recipe with minimal clean up.

• Adjustable spice level — mild, medium, or fiery hot.

• Creamy, fragrant, and super comforting thanks to coconut milk + herbs.

• Flexible ingredients — use chicken, prawns, tofu, or extra veggies.

• Better than takeaway and cheaper too!

⏱ Prep: 5 min  🔥 Cook: 15 min  🕒 Total: 20 min  🍽 Servings: 2