Thai Green Curry Chicken With Bamboo Shoots
A comforting, gut-friendly Thai green curry featuring tender chicken, bamboo shoots, and crisp green beans. Served over jasmine rice, it's a soothing dinner that gently nourishes your body.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Trigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep skinless chicken breast (sliced), cup canned bamboo shoots (drained)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Cook the jasmine rice according to package…
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Cook the jasmine rice according to package…
Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in…
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the green curry paste and stir continuously for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in the coconut milk and stir…
Pour in the coconut milk and stir until the curry paste is fully dissolved and the mixture begins to gently bubble.
Look for: the curry paste is fully dissolved and the mixture begins to gently bubble
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Add the sliced chicken breast to the…
Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet. Let it simmer in the coconut curry broth for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is mostly cooked through.
Look for: the chicken is mostly cooked through
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Stir in the green beans and bamboo…
Stir in the green beans and bamboo shoots. Continue to simmer for another 4 to 5 minutes until the green beans are tender but still vibrant green.
Look for: the green beans are tender but still vibrant green
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat. Stir in a splash of fish sauce and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to balance the flavors, tasting to adjust the seasoning.
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Serve the hot chicken and vegetable curry…
Serve the hot chicken and vegetable curry over the prepared jasmine rice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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