Thai Coconut Chicken Curry No Nuts No Shellfish 1771028722995 Ug77
A rich and creamy Thai-inspired chicken curry made without peanuts or shrimp paste to accommodate specific dietary restrictions.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 14 oz can Full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons Red curry paste (shellfish-free)
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup Bamboo shoots, drained
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce (ensure no shellfish cross-contamination)
- 1 tablespoon Palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 cup Fresh Thai basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the red curry paste and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 3
Add the cubed chicken to the pan and sear until the outside is no longer pink.
- 4
Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to fully dissolve the curry paste.
- 5
Add the sliced red bell peppers and bamboo shoots, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 6
Stir in the fish sauce and sugar, simmering for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- 7
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and Thai basil leaves.
- 8
Serve hot over jasmine rice, ensuring all garnishes used are nut-free.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
410
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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