Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed jasmine rice or quinoa, for serving
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the Thai red curry paste to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, stirring to coat the onions, garlic, and ginger with the curry paste.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir well to combine the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the chicken pieces to the coconut milk sauce and let them cook for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in the frozen peas and green beans, and let them simmer in the curry for 3-4 minutes until they are cooked but still slightly crunchy.
- Add the fish sauce (or soy sauce), brown sugar, and lime juice to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Once the curry is heated through and the flavors have melded together, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Serve the Thai Chicken Coconut Curry over steamed jasmine rice or quinoa.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for a burst of freshness.
Note: Feel free to customize this curry by adding other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli. For a spicier kick, you can increase the amount of Thai red curry paste.