Thai Green Chicken Curry

Lectin-Free Thai Green Curry with Chicken, Broccoli, Daikon Radish and Asparagus. It’s creamy and hearty and very healthy!

Thai Green Curry with Chicken

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Mild Spicy, Soup
Servings: 3
Cost: £10

Ingredients

  • 500 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk look for a brand without added gums or thickeners
  • 250 ml chicken broth homemade or store-bought, lectin-free
  • 150 g broccoli florets
  • 100 g Japanese daikon radish peeled and sliced
  • 100 g asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons green curry paste check for a brand without added lectin-rich ingredients
  • 1 lime for zest to help with flavouring
  • 1 lemongrass stalk bruised and sliced into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh oregano for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients:

  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Peel and slice the Japanese daikon radish.
  • Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
  • Slice celery.
  • Bruise the lemongrass stalk by pressing it with the back of a knife to release its flavor.

Cooking:

  • Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add green curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add chicken pieces and brown them on all sides.

Add Aromatics:

  • Stir in grated ginger, grated turmeric, add zest of a lime, and lemongrass. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Vegetables and Broth:

  • Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add broccoli, Japanese daikon radish, asparagus, and celery. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Seasoning:

  • Stir in fish sauce, coconut aminos, and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

Finish and Serve:

  • Once the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, remove the lemongrass stalk.
  • Serve the curry over rice or on its own with crusty bread.
  • Garnish with fresh corriander and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

To keep the dish totally Lectin Free, serve with Cauliflower Rice