Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken

Name: Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in pieces; 4 tbsp Thai green curry paste (or jungle curry paste); 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (gluten-free); 3 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free); 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tsp palm sugar (or brown sugar); 2-in piece fresh galangal (or fresh ginger), thinly sliced; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised, cut in 2-in pieces; 6 kaffir lime leaves (fresh or frozen); 8 oz green beans, trimmed, cut in 2-in lengths; 1 zucchini, cut into half-moons; 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola); 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves; 2 fresh red chili (Fresno or Thai), sliced

A fiery, coconut-free Thai jungle curry packed with chicken and fresh vegetables in a bold herbal broth. Lighter than coconut curries and naturally low-carb with a deep, wild flavor.

45 minMediumServes 4300 cal/serving

ThaiDinnerStovetopLow CarbHigh ProteinDairy-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in pieces
4 tbsp Thai green curry paste (or jungle curry paste)
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (gluten-free)
3 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free)
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
2-in piece fresh galangal (or fresh ginger), thinly sliced
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised, cut in 2-in pieces
6 kaffir lime leaves (fresh or frozen)
8 oz green beans, trimmed, cut in 2-in lengths
1 zucchini, cut into half-moons
2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
2 fresh red chili (Fresno or Thai), sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola) in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 4 tbsp Thai green curry paste (or jungle curry paste) and stir-fry for 2 minutes until very fragrant.
2

Add 2-in piece thinly sliced fresh galangal (or fresh ginger) and 2 bruised, cut in 2-in pieces lemongrass stalks and fry for 1 minute.
3

Pour in 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (gluten-free) and bring to a boil. Add 6 kaffir lime leaves (fresh or frozen).
4

Add 1.5 lbs cut into 1-in pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs and stir. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8 minutes.
5

Add 8 oz trimmed, cut in 2-in lengths green beans and 1 cut into half-moons zucchini. Simmer 5 more minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
6

Season with 3 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free), 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 2 tsp palm sugar (or brown sugar). Remove lemongrass and galangal. Stir in 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves and 2 sliced fresh red chili (Fresno or Thai). Serve immediately.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken reach?

For Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for curry paste in Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken?

The entry for Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken calls for 4 tbsp Thai green curry paste (or jungle curry paste). In its place: Another color of Thai curry paste works, with a shift in heat and flavor. In a pinch, bloom curry powder in the oil with minced garlic, ginger and a little lime zest.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken?

You can, but it is the weaker choice here. Breasts dry out over a long cook, so add them for the last third of the time and pull them as soon as they reach 165 F. As written, the entry for Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken uses 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in pieces.

How hot is Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken?

Moderately. The heat in Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken comes from 4 tbsp Thai green curry paste (or jungle curry paste) and 2 fresh red chili (Fresno or Thai), sliced. For a milder plate, start with half the curry paste and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 tbsp oyster sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Gaeng Pa Jungle Curry with Chicken within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

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