GREEN CURRY CHICKEN WITH YAM IN COCONUT MILK

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There are so many chicken curry recipes out there, but this one is really different. It's a combination of spicy, sweet, and herbs in a rich creamy sauce that results in a luscious chicken stew with lots of vegetables. Serve it as a rich soup or stew, or over steamed basmati rice.

Provided by Kathie

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 yam, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon peanut oil
½ large green bell pepper, chopped
½ large onion, chopped
½ teaspoon green curry paste, or more to taste
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut milk
¾ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 cups thinly sliced spinach
2 cups thinly sliced basil leaves

Steps:

Place yam into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
Heat 1 teaspoon peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green bell pepper and onion until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Mix remaining 2 teaspoons peanut oil and green curry paste in the wok; stir for 30 seconds.
Increase heat to medium-high; add chicken to the wok and cook until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, and fish sauce; bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in yam, green bell pepper, and onion; simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir spinach and basil gently into the wok. Simmer, covered, until flavors combine, 4 to 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 555.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g