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Thai Coconut Chicken Curry with Fresh Mango Salad

Discover a high-protein, low-carb Thai coconut chicken curry with fresh mango salad recipe perfect for a nourishing and energizing meal.

πŸ•’ Prep: 15 minutes - Cook: 20 minutes - Total: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4 servings
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Thai

Allergens

Fish (Fish sauce)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 large mango
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let it rest.
  2. In the same skillet, add garlic and Thai red curry paste. Cook for 1 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add spinach and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for another 2 3 minutes or until spinach has wilted.
  5. Slice the chicken into strips and add it back into the skillet. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. For the salad, slice mango, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into thin slices. Toss with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Chef’s Insight

To add extra heat to the dish, include Thai bird's eye chili peppers in the curry sauce.

Notes

This recipe is suitable for a high-protein diet and is both gluten-free and dairy-free.

Cultural or Historical Background

Thai cuisine is renowned for its vibrant flavors and use of fresh ingredients. This recipe pays homage to those traditions while offering a high-protein, low-carb twist.