SPEEDY GREEN CHICKEN CURRY

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The definition of curry in a hurry, try this fragrant Thai spice-pot with chicken, green beans, basil and basmati rice

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tsp vegetable oil
1 red onion , cut into half-moon slices
4 tbsp Thai green curry paste
2 x 400g cans light coconut milk
2 tbsp fish sauce
zest and juice 2 limes
1 tbsp brined green peppercorn , drained and rinsed
200g green bean , trimmed and halved
4 skinless chicken breasts , cut into long strips
handful basil leaves
cooked basmati rice , to serve

Steps:

Heat the oil in a medium pan, add the onion and fry for 2 mins. Tip in the paste and cook for 1 min more. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime zest and juice, and peppercorns. Bring to a simmer, then add the beans and chicken. Cook for 5 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
Just before serving, add the basil leaves. Serve with basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 2.5 milligram of sodium