Spicy Thai Chicken: A Flavorful Escape from Fast Food
A delicious and spicy alternative to fast food, made with tender chicken and flavorful Thai spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar, stirring until combined.
- Add the lime juice and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in the basil and red bell pepper just before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less curry paste.
- Can be served over rice or with noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spicy Thai Chicken, Thai recipe, quick meal