Best 6 Thai Basil Chicken In Coconut Curry Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Thailand with our delectable Thai Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce recipe. This culinary masterpiece combines the vibrant aromas of Thai basil with the rich creaminess of coconut milk to create a dish that will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Bangkok. Prepared with tender chicken, an array of colorful vegetables, and a symphony of Thai spices, this dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy notes.

In addition to our main recipe, we offer a diverse collection of Thai culinary delights to satisfy every palate. Explore the zesty Tom Yum Goong, a spicy and sour soup brimming with succulent shrimp, aromatic lemongrass, and fiery chilies. For a vegetarian delight, try our Pad See Ew, a stir-fried noodle dish featuring flat rice noodles, crunchy broccoli, and a medley of vegetables, all tossed in a flavorful soy sauce.

If you're seeking a quick and easy meal, our One-Pot Thai Curry Fried Rice is the perfect choice. With a medley of colorful vegetables, fragrant Thai curry paste, and fluffy rice, this dish is a symphony of flavors and textures. And for those with a sweet tooth, our Thai Mango Sticky Rice dessert awaits, tantalizing taste buds with its sweet and sticky rice, topped with luscious ripe mangoes.

So, embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Thailand with our collection of authentic and flavorful recipes. From the bold flavors of Thai Basil Chicken to the comforting warmth of Tom Yum Goong, our recipes promise to turn your kitchen into a Thai culinary haven.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT BASIL CHICKEN CURRY



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This Coconut Basil Chicken Curry is an incredibly fragrant coconut milk based curry and ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pound chicken breasts (boneless and skinless (2 or 3 depending on size), cut into small cubes)
2 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped)
1/4 cup basil (fresh and torn roughly)
14 ounce coconut milk ((1 can))
1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)

Steps:

  • Add the chicken to a small bowl and sprinkle the curry powder, chili powder and salt and pepper. Toss the chicken so that each piece is well seasoned. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, just until the chicken starts to brown.
  • Add the onion to the skillet and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and jalapeno pepper and cook for another 30 seconds just until the garlic becomes aromatic.
  • Add the chicken broth and coconut milk to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to a medium and cook for 5 more minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in the basil and remove from heat.
  • Serve warm over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 373 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY THAI BASIL CHICKEN (PAD KRAPOW GAI)



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My version of this classic Thai dish has spectacular taste even with regular basil instead of Thai or holy basil. The sauce actually acts like a glaze as the chicken mixture cooks over high heat. The recipe works best if you chop or grind your own chicken and have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or as needed
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped
¼ cup sliced shallots
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced Thai chilies, Serrano, or other hot pepper
1 cup very thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Whisk chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl until well blended.
  • Heat large skillet over high heat. Drizzle in oil. Add chicken and stir fry until it loses its raw color, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in shallots, garlic, and sliced chilies. Continue cooking on high heat until some of the juices start to caramelize in the bottom of the pan, about 2 or 3 more minutes. Add about a tablespoon of the sauce mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until sauce begins to caramelize, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in the rest of the sauce. Cook and stir until sauce has deglazed the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook until sauce glazes onto the meat, 1 or 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in basil. Cook and stir until basil is wilted, about 20 seconds. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.4 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 155.9 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1181.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

THAI BASIL CHICKEN IN COCONUT-CURRY SAUCE



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This is a family favorite recipe the kids enjoy as well. I grown my own Thai basil, so I have lots of it in the summer. It does give the dish much more flavor. When basil is out of season I use cilantro. I eliminate the jalapenos when serving this to my kids.

Provided by 4JRhodes

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 large onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or finely diced
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup Thai basil (or cilantro)

Steps:

  • ~Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place in a storage bag and toss with the curry powder and ½ teaspoon salt. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • ~In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil at medium-high heat. Add half of chicken and cook 2-3 minutes or till chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken and repeat with remaining chicken. Remove chicken.
  • ~Heat 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet. Add onion and bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and ginger just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • ~Stir cornstarch into coconut milk. Turn heat to low and slowly add milk. Cook and stir until thickened. Turn up the heat to medium if needed. Add chicken and basil just before serving. Sometimes I add more curry if needed. Serve over hot rice and garnish with fresh basil. Steamed cauliflower goes well with this dish.

THAI CHICKEN WITH BASIL STIR FRY



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This is delicious and easy to make. Make it as spicy as you like or keep it mild.

Provided by GABRIELLEDC

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
1 quart water
¾ cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch strips
3 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
5 green onions, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes.
  • In a skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, ginger, and garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Mix in chicken strips, and cook about 3 minutes, until browned. Stir in the coconut milk sauce. Continue cooking until sauce is reduced be about 1/3. Mix in mushrooms, green onions, and basil, and cook until heated through. Serve over the cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 804.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

MANGO CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BASIL-COCONUT SAUCE



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This recipe brings the restaurant to my home kitchen. And it's easy, too! The meal comes together quickly and fills my kitchen with wonderful aromas. If there are any leftovers, they're just as good reheated the next day. -Kathi Jones-DelMonte, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided
1/4 cup miso paste
2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
2 medium limes, quartered

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in coconut milk, mango, green onions, ¼ cup basil, miso paste and chili sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is slightly reduced and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup basil. Serve with rice and limes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 28g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BASIL CHICKEN IN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE



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This recipe was a 1997 Grand Prize Winner in Better Homes and Gardens! Enjoy! Chicken needs to stand for 30 minutes before cooking.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 large red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
hot cooked rice
fresh basil (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken, pat dry.
  • Cut into 1" pieces.
  • Place in medium bowl.
  • In small bowl stir together the cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander,, cumin, salt, pepper, turmeric, and chili powder.
  • Sprinkle over chicken, toss to coat.
  • Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
  • In a large nostick wok or skillet cook and stir onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers in hot oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Remove onion mixture.
  • Add about half of the chicken to the wok or skillet.
  • Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or till chicken is tender and no pink remains.
  • Remove chicken from pan.
  • If necessary, add more oil.
  • Cook and remove remaining chicken as above.
  • Stir together coconut milk and cornstarch.
  • Carefully add to wok or skillet.
  • Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
  • Return chicken and onion mixture to skillet.
  • Stir in snipped basil and gingerroot.
  • Cook and stir about 2 minutes more or till heated through.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
  • Makes 4 servings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.1, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 446.6, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2, Protein 27.9

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh Thai basil leaves. If you can't find them, you can substitute regular basil, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • To make the curry sauce extra creamy, use full-fat coconut milk. You can also use canned coconut milk, but be sure to shake the can well before opening.
  • If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet or Dutch oven. Just be sure to use a spoon to stir the ingredients frequently so that they don't stick.
  • Serve the Thai basil chicken with rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables. It's also delicious served over a bed of lettuce.
  • This dish is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just be sure to reheat it gently before serving.

Conclusion:

Thai basil chicken in coconut curry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of the creamy coconut curry sauce and the fragrant Thai basil leaves makes this dish a real winner. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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