🇹🇭 Thailand · Food

Thai Green Curry Chicken

50 min
A great way to spend your free time
🔥 620 kcal
Feast-worthy
🍽 4 servings
Great for the family

By eatmundo · August 3, 2026

Thai Green Curry Chicken🇹🇭 THPallaviKhale · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A fragrant, spicy, and creamy classic. This curry relies on the freshness of green chilies and aromatics, balanced perfectly by rich coconut milk.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  • 1

    Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks and slice the Thai eggplants into quarters.

  • 2

    In a large pot, simmer 150ml of the thickest coconut milk over medium heat until the oil begins to separate, creating a glossy base.

  • 3

    Add the green curry paste to the coconut milk and stir for 2-3 minutes until incredibly aromatic.

  • 4

    Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry in the curry base until the outside is opaque.

  • 5

    Pour in the remaining coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer, ensuring the heat is low to prevent the milk from curdling.

  • 6

    Add the Thai eggplants and simmer for 10-12 minutes until they are tender and have absorbed the curry flavors.

  • 7

    Season with palm sugar and fish sauce, tasting to find that perfect balance between salty, sweet, and spicy.

  • 8

    Turn off the heat and stir in a generous handful of fresh Thai basil leaves right before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my coconut milk curdle?+

You likely boiled it too vigorously; always keep the heat at a gentle simmer after adding the main portion of coconut milk.

Is it supposed to be this spicy?+

Green curry is historically one of the spicier Thai curries; adjust by reducing the amount of curry paste if preferred.

Can I use chicken breast?+

Yes, but be careful not to overcook it, as thigh meat is more forgiving and succulent in long-simmered curries.

How do I keep eggplant from turning brown?+

Immediately soak the sliced eggplants in a bowl of water with a pinch of salt until ready to add to the pot.

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