Thai-Inspired Red Curry Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms
A Thai-inspired red curry for two using chicken thighs, bok choy, mushrooms, peppers, and carrots. It leans on produce that makes sense for late March in Washington and avoids the dishes you passed on or saved. You'll need pantry Thai curry paste and coconut milk, since they aren't in your provided ingredient list.
Ingredients
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Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs1 lb 4.49
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Bok Choy1 lb 2.77
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Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms8 oz 2.00
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Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper1 0.99
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Carrots1/2 lb 1.29
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Jumbo Yellow Onions1/2 lb 0.99
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Organic Ginger Root1 2-inch piece 3.77
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Garlic3 cloves 0.69
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Fresh Organic Lemon - Each1/2, optional if no lime 1.29
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Thai red curry paste2 to 3 tablespoons
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coconut milk1 can, 13 to 14 oz
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fish sauce or soy sauce1 to 2 teaspoons
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brown sugar1 teaspoon
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neutral oil1 tablespoon
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rice1 cup cooked for serving
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cilantrooptional garnish, a small handful 1.69
Instructions
- Slice the 1 lb chicken thighs into bite-size pieces. Thinly slice the 1/2 lb onion, 1 green bell pepper, and 1/2 lb carrots. Slice 8 oz mushrooms. Separate the 1 lb bok choy stems from the leaves; slice the stems and roughly chop the leaves. Mince 3 garlic cloves and grate the ginger.
- Start rice on the stove if serving with it.
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, and bok choy stems and cook 3 more minutes.
- Push the vegetables to the sides and add the chicken to the center. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer raw on the outside.
- Add the ginger and garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 can coconut milk plus 1/2 cup water. Add 1 teaspoon fish sauce or soy sauce and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the bok choy leaves and simmer 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp. Taste and adjust with more fish sauce, sugar, or a squeeze of lemon if needed.
- Serve in bowls over rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro if using.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-18
Health notes: High protein, vegetable-rich, and satisfying. Moderate fat from coconut milk; serve with a smaller portion of rice for a lighter meal.
Drink pairing: Off-dry Riesling or Thai iced tea.