HFG Thai chicken curry

Author: Niki Bezzant - Founding Editor

Photographer: iStockphoto.com

Our makeover HFG Thai chicken curry is so easy to make, this will be a family favourite and is ready in less time than it takes to order takeout.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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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 sugarlight brown cane sugarX

zest and juice of 1 lime (optional)

fresh chilli to taste (optional)

2 tablespoons each chopped fresh coriandercilantroX and basil (optional)

Instructions

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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)

Calories 266 cal

Kilojoules 1115 kJ

Protein 29 g

Total fat 9.6 g

Saturated fat 3.7 g

Carbohydrates 15.9 g

Sugar 12.5 g

Dietary fibre 2.9 g

Sodium 500 mg

Calcium 155 mg

Iron 1.3 mg

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.