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Thai basil coconut chicken recipe
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5 from 2 votes

Thai basil coconut chicken

Very easy to cook curry with a lovely distinct flavour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Keyword coconut chicken
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 290kcal
Author Minze Vries
Cost £2,60

Equipment

  • Chef Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Large frying plan

Ingredients

  • 300 g Chicken breasts 2 breasts
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
  • 3 cloves Garlic Crushed
  • 1 Onion Chopped into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp Mild Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp Mild Chilli powder
  • 1 Red pepper
  • 120 ml Chicken stock
  • 400 ml Coconut milk (1 can)
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients
    - Cut the peppers length-ways, remove the seeds and then cut diagonally into smaller pieces
    - Cut the chicken breasts into bite size pieces
    - Remove the basil leaves from the stems and cut into small pieces
  • Flavour and Fry the chicken
    - Combine the chicken breasts, curry powder, chilli powder, salt and pepper in a bowl – make sure all the chicken pieces are covered
    - Heat oil in a wok and fry the chicken pieces – until they start to turn brown (about 3 to 5 mins)
  • Fry other ingredients
    - Then add the onion – and continue to fry for another 3 to 5 minutes
    - Add the peppers and garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes
  • Finalise the sauce
    - Pour in the chicken stock and coconut milk and cook until it starts turning thick and gooey (about 5 minutes)
    - Finally add in the Thai Basil and slowly stir until it starts to wilt (about 10 seconds)

Video

Notes

Calories is an estimate and doesn't include the rice

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 290kcal

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