THAI CHICKEN CURRY IN COCONUT MILK

Thai Chicken Curry in Coconut Milk image

This recipe is one of the favorites in the family! If you don't have fish sauce available, try making it with soy sauce.

Provided by NELL ROSS

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon curry paste
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into strips
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat; heat the curry paste in the oil about 30 seconds. Add the chicken and cook another 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, lemon zest, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lemon juice; bring to a boil; cook until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro over the dish; stir. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 378.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g