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Exotic Thai Green Chicken Curry with Sweet Basil

Name: Exotic Thai Green Chicken Curry with Sweet Basil
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and thinly sliced; 4 inches galangal, peeled and sliced; 10 green Thai bird chilies, deseeded; 6 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted; 1 tablespoon shrimp paste; Zest of 1 lime; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 small bunch fresh cilantro stems; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 800 g chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 medium eggplant, cubed; 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly; 400 ml coconut milk; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 cup Thai basil leaves; 2 cups Jasmine rice, rinsed; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt

This delightful Thai Green Chicken Curry infuses tender chicken pieces with aromatic herbs, creamy coconut milk, and vibrant vegetables for a truly exotic dining experience.

5(841 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 29, 2025

Exotic Thai Green Chicken Curry with Sweet Basil — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Green Curry Paste

Chicken Curry

Rice

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 1051 kcal
Protein: 48 g
Carbs: 92.7 g
Fat: 54.95 g
Fiber: 3.73 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4205 kcal
Protein: 192 g
Carbs: 370.9 g
Fat: 219.8 g
Fiber: 14.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 stalks lemongrass trimmed and thinly sliced	6	0.2	1.5	0.1	0.6
4 inches galangal peeled and sliced	30	0.9	7	0.2	1
10 green Thai bird chilies deseeded	20	1	5	0.3	1.5
6 cloves garlic	27	1.2	6	0.1	0.4
1 teaspoon coriander seeds toasted	4	0.2	0.7	0.2	0.4
1 teaspoon cumin seeds toasted	8	0.4	1	0.5	0.6
1 tablespoon shrimp paste	10	0.9	0.5	0.5	0
Zest of 1 lime	2	0.1	0.6	0	0.2
1 tablespoon fish sauce	9	1.5	0.8	0	0
1 small bunch fresh cilantro stems	3	0.3	0.6	0	0.3
2 tablespoons vegetable oil	240	0	0	27	0
800 g chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces	1760	148.8	0	128	0
1 medium eggplant cubed	35	1	8.6	0.2	2.5
1 red bell pepper sliced thinly	31	1	7.2	0.3	2
400 ml coconut milk	600	6	14	60	0
1 cup chicken stock	15	1.5	0.6	0.5	0
1 tablespoon brown sugar	52	0	13.5	0	0
1 cup Thai basil leaves	22	3.2	2.8	0.6	2.8
2 cups Jasmine rice rinsed	1360	24	300	2	3
4 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Green Curry Paste

1
Blend Ingredients
Blend lemongrass, galangal, chilies, garlic, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, shrimp paste, lime zest, fish sauce, and cilantro to a smooth paste.
2
Adjust Texture
Adjust with a little water if necessary to obtain a consistent texture.
3
Marinate Paste
Set aside the paste in a jar to marinate briefly as the ingredients amalgamate.

Preparing the Chicken Curry

1
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2
Sauté Curry Paste
Add the pre-prepared green curry paste and sauté until aromatic.
Tip: Avoid burning the curry paste as it can become bitter.
3
Cook Chicken
Introduce chicken pieces, stirring until they are well coated with the paste and partially cooked.
Tip: Adjust the number of chilies to control the spice level.

How to Make Exotic Thai Green Chicken Curry with Sweet Basil

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté Chicken
Cook the chicken until nearly done and rich in green curry essence.
2
Simmer Vegetables
Add eggplant and bell pepper, then pour in coconut milk and chicken stock. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender.
3
Integrate Sweet Basil
Stir in brown sugar and Thai basil leaves just before serving for a fresh, aromatic lift.