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Easy Thai green chicken curry

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Green chicken curry in bowl topped with coriander
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Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 6
Green chicken curry in bowl topped with coriander
  • 2 serves of vegetables per 
  • serving
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Ingredients

1½ cups brown rice
2 tbsp olive oil
600g chicken thighs, fat trimmed and cut into 3cm pieces
1 onion, sliced into wedges
2 large carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 tbsp green curry paste*
400ml light coconut milk
1 tsp fish sauce*
1 tsp brown sugar
2 handfuls green beans, ends trimmed and cut in half
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (optional)

* Gluten free if using gluten-free curry paste and fish sauce

Savvy swaps

You can swap:

Green curry paste
Red or yellow curry paste
Chicken
Tofu
Green beans
Snow peas
Green beans
Frozen peas
Zucchini
Broccoli

Tips

  • Using light coconut milk instead of full fat helps to reduce the saturated fat content of this dish.  
  • Brown rice contains more fibre and nutrients than white rice. Eating a diet high in fibre can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer.  

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.  
  • Freeze leftover curry in an airtight container and thaw in the microwave or overnight in the fridge. Reheat until steaming hot.  
  • Use leftover coriander in salads, soups or fritters. 

  • Choose vegetables in season. They will be cheaper, tastier and better quality.   
  • Frozen vegetables can be used instead of fresh to save money. 
  • Save money in the long run by buying longer-lasting vegetables such as onions and carrots in large 1-2kg bags. 

Method

Step 1
Cook rice according to packet directions.

Step 2
While rice is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes or until browned. Remove to a plate or bowl.

Step 3
Add remaining oil to wok, then add onion and carrot and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened.

Step 4
Add the chicken back to the wok along with the curry paste, stirring well to combine.

Step 5
Stir through the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, green beans and zucchini and simmer for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Step 6
Divide brown rice between bowls, top with curry and sprinkle with coriander, if using.


Food safety tip: ensure chicken is cooked all the way through and store any leftovers appropriately (see tips on reducing waste).  
 
 

Tips

  • Using light coconut milk instead of full fat helps to reduce the saturated fat content of this dish.  
  • Brown rice contains more fibre and nutrients than white rice. Eating a diet high in fibre can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer.  

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.  
  • Freeze leftover curry in an airtight container and thaw in the microwave or overnight in the fridge. Reheat until steaming hot.  
  • Use leftover coriander in salads, soups or fritters. 

  • Choose vegetables in season. They will be cheaper, tastier and better quality.   
  • Frozen vegetables can be used instead of fresh to save money. 
  • Save money in the long run by buying longer-lasting vegetables such as onions and carrots in large 1-2kg bags. 

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