Ginger-Chicken Curry

16 ingredients
20 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 1/2 lb. green beans
  • 2 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp. minced fresh lemongrass
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander and cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp. Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam)
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 c. coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • Hot cooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • Lime wedges

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
  2. 2
    Cut crosswise into thin slices.
  3. 3
    In a bowl, toss chicken with soy sauce and let stand 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat.
  5. 5
    Add half of the chicken and cook, stirring constantly, just until opaque, about 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Remove chicken to a bowl.
  7. 7
    Repeat with remaining chicken.
  8. 8
    Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and reduce heat to medium-high.
  9. 9
    Add onion and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  10. 10
    Stir in bell pepper and green beans.
  11. 11
    Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  12. 12
    Add vegetables to chicken.
  13. 13
    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet.
  14. 14
    Increase heat to medium and add the ginger, lemongrass, coriander, cumin, and crushed red pepper.
  15. 15
    Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  16. 16
    Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar.
  17. 17
    Bring to a boil; simmer 1 minute.
  18. 18
    Stir in the chicken and vegetables; simmer for about 3 minutes.
  19. 19
    Remove skillet from the heat and stir in the basil.
  20. 20
    Serve over rice with lime wedges.

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