HFG Thai chicken curry
Our makeover HFG Thai chicken curry is so easy and quick to make, this will be a family favourite, fast food in less time than it takes to order takeout.
Serves: 4
Time to make: 30 mins
Total cost: $13.96 / $3.49 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 1 can light coconut evaporated milk
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 400g chicken breast, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon Thai curry paste
- 2 cups vegetables of your choice, chopped: broccoli, beans, peas, carrots
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- zest and juice of 1 lime (optional)
- fresh chilli to taste (optional)
- 2 tablespoons each chopped fresh coriander and basil (optional)
Instructions
1 Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Heat the oil over a moderate heat in a large pan. Fry the onion and garlic gently until soft. Add the chicken to the pan and stir-fry until browned.
2 Add the curry paste and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the paste is evenly dispersed.
3 Add the evaporated milk along with the sugar and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, until some of the milk has reduced. Taste and adjust the seasonings to suit.
4 Add the vegetables to the pan. If you like more liquid, add a little water. Cook another 5 minutes, then add the lime zest, chilli, basil and coriander, if using. Turn off the heat and leave to sit for 5 minutes. Serve with plain jasmine or basmati rice.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Check curry paste is gluten free.
HFG tip
If you can’t find coconut-flavoured evaporated milk, use 3 capfuls (about 15 ml) coconut essence to 1 can light evaporated milk.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Kilojoules 1115kJ
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Calories 266cal
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Protein 29g
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Total fat 9.6g
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–Saturated fat 3.7g
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Carbohydrates 15.9g
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–Sugars 12.5g
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Dietary fibre 2.9g
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Sodium 500mg
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Calcium 155mg
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Iron 1.3mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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