Simmered Chicken Green Curry with Coconut Milk

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A fragrant Thai curry featuring tender chicken simmered in creamy coconut milk with aromatic green curry paste. This Thai-inspired curry recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breast, green curry paste, full-fat coconut milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Thai cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes boneless chicken breast
3 tbsp green curry paste
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup, sliced bamboo shoots
1/2 cup, sliced red bell pepper
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
4, torn kaffir lime leaves
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium pot, combine 3 tbsp green curry paste and 1/2 cup of coconut milk, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 12 oz cubed chicken and 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots, stirring to coat. Pour in the remaining 1 cup coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 4 torn kaffir lime leaves. Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and flavors meld.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and serve over jasmine rice.