Thai Green Curry Chicken & Sweet Potato Noodles
Thai Green Curry Chicken & Sweet Potato Noodles is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Thai cuisine to your kitchen. This one-pot meal features tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce, complemented by sweet potato noodles and fresh vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe promises an unforgettable dining experience without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, spiralized
- 3 tbsp green curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and spiralize sweet potatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in oil until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in green curry paste until chicken is well-coated.
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Add sweet potato noodles, bell pepper, and snap peas; cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Serve topped with fresh basil and a squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to replace sweet potatoes with zucchini noodles or add extra veggies like broccoli or carrots for more flavor and nutrition. Adjust spice level by varying the amount of green curry paste used.