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Thai Green Curry Chicken

Quick & Simple Meals
This Thai Green Curry Chicken is a vibrant, creamy, and comforting dish loaded with vegetables and infused with coconut milk, green curry paste, and fresh herbs. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect served with jasmine rice or naan for a cozy, flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 –3 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet/yellow onion diced
  • 1 to 1.25 lbs boneless chicken breast diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 –3 teaspoons ground ginger or 1 tbsp fresh
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 14 oz can coconut milk
  • 1 to 1½ cups shredded carrots
  • 1 large zucchini diced
  • 2 –8 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 –2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ –⅓ cup fresh cilantro or basil chopped
  • 1 –2 tablespoons sugar optional
  • Steamed jasmine rice or naan for serving

Instructions
 

  • Sauté onion in oil for 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and cook through, about 4–5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, ginger, and coriander. Cook 1 minute.
  • Add coconut milk, carrots, zucchini, curry paste, salt, and pepper.
    Simmer 5–7 minutes.
  • Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and adjust seasoning.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/thai-green-curry-chicken/

Notes

  • Spice Level: Adjust the amount of green curry paste based on your heat preference.
  • Start with 2 tablespoons and increase as desired.
  • Veggie Variations: Bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms make great additions or substitutions.
  • Make Ahead: Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat gently and add a splash of coconut milk if needed.