Description
Lemongrass Chicken with Thai Coconut Curry is the kind of easy dinner that makes an ordinary night feel exciting. Juicy chicken is cooked with fragrant lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and red curry paste, then simmered in a rich coconut sauce that turns every bite into pure comfort. Served with jasmine rice and tender asparagus, this flavorful bowl fits right into your collection of quick breakfast alternatives, easy dinner favorites, healthy snack inspiration, dinner ideas, food ideas, and simple homemade meals that taste better than takeout.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
1. In a bowl, toss the chicken with lemongrass paste, garlic, ginger, oil, salt, and black pepper. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and nearly cooked through.
3. Add the red curry paste to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar, then stir well to combine.
5. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
7. Stir in the lime juice and fresh basil, then remove from the heat.
8. Serve the curry over warm jasmine rice.
Notes
Do not boil the coconut curry too aggressively or the sauce can separate. A gentle simmer keeps it smooth and creamy.
Fresh basil and lime juice should go in at the end so the finished dish keeps its bright flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: lemongrass chicken, thai coconut curry, chicken curry bowl, easy dinner, jasmine rice bowl, coconut chicken curry, thai chicken recipe