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.
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Before you start
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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
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Rinsing canned bamboo shoots under cold…
Rinsing canned bamboo shoots under cold water removes their metallic, canned flavor, making them taste much fresher.
Green curry paste varies wildly in…
Green curry paste varies wildly in spice levels. If you are sensitive to heat or prone to acid reflux, start with 1 tablespoon of paste and add more to taste.
This curry tastes even better the…
This curry tastes even better the next day as the ginger and galangal from the paste continue to meld with the coconut milk.
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