🥥🍗 Lime-Coconut Chicken Curry with Lemongrass – Creamy, citrusy, and deeply aromatic.
This curry brings together tender chicken, fragrant lemongrass, creamy coconut milk, and a splash of lime for a comforting yet vibrant bowl of goodness. 🍛🍋🌿
🍴 Ingredients:
500g boneless chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp oil (coconut or vegetable)
2 stalks lemongrass (white part only, smashed or finely chopped)
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1–2 tbsp red curry paste (adjust to heat preference)
400ml coconut milk
½ cup chicken broth or water
Juice and zest of 1 lime
1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
Salt & pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro or Thai basil, for garnish
Optional: sliced chili for heat
🍲 How to Make It:
Sauté the aromatics:
Heat oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add lemongrass, onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant and the onions are softened—about 3–4 minutes.
Add curry paste & chicken:
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
Simmer in coconut goodness:
Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir in fish sauce, sugar, lime zest, and a bit of salt. Simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened.
Brighten it up:
Just before serving, stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste. Add more lime, fish sauce, or a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors.
Garnish and serve:
Serve hot over jasmine rice or rice noodles. Top with chopped cilantro, Thai basil, or fresh chili slices for extra punch.
🌟 Serving Suggestion:
Add steamed veggies like bok choy, snow peas, or zucchini for more color and crunch.
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