Green chicken curry

Simple low-fat chicken curry. The peas are a great addition which add little morsels of freshness and sweetness. Be careful not to overcook the chicken.

This dish can also be made with pre-cooked pieces of sous vide chicken.

Time

15 minutes total

Storage notes

keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Difficulty

easy

Yield

1200 g (servings 4 )

Ingredients

Weight

Volume

Procedure

Chicken breast filets, trimmed

720 g

4 large

Cut the chicken across the grain into ⅘" / 2 cm-thick slices.

Sunflower oil

9 g

2 tsp

Heat half the oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

Add half the chicken and stir fry until lightly browned but not cooked through, about 2 minutes.

Remove from wok and set aside.

Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.

Lemongrass, pale section only, cut into 1.181" / 3 cm lengths, bruised

40 g

2 stems

Green curry paste

40 g

2 tbsp

Garlic, minced

10 g

3 cloves

Stir fry until fragrant, 1–2 minutes.

Light coconut milk

400 g

1⅝ cup

Fish sauce

18 g

1 tbsp

Add to wok and bring to boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, for 2 minutes.

Return chicken B to wok and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes.

Peas, frozen

70 g

½ cup

Baby bok choy, leaves separated, halved lengthways, washed and drained

200 g

1 head

Add to wok, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes.

Basil, fresh, leaves only

12 g

½ cup leaves

Add to wok and stir through.

Cashew nuts

to taste

Garnish.

Serve over rice.

Making ahead

Prepare the curry paste and store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for several months.

Nutrition

Serving size 300 g; calories 227.3 kcal, kilojoules 950.7 kJ, protein 33.5 g, carbohydrates 6.7 g, sugar 3.4 g, fat 6 g, saturated fat 1.2 g, unsaturated fat 4 g, trans fat 0 g, fiber 2.2 g, cholesterol 93.5 mg,

Type stir-fry

Author bhsimon

Yield

Servings

Serving size 300 g

Serve	Per serve
Energy (kcal)	227.3
Energy (kJ)	950.7
Protein (g)	33.5
Fat (g)	6
Carbs (g)	6.7
Sugars (g)	3.4
Fiber (g)	2.2
Sodium (mg)	578.8
Cholesterol (mg)	93.5

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