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Delicious Thai green chicken curry served in a bowl with colorful vegetables.

Thai Green Chicken Curry

A cozy and aromatic Thai Green Chicken Curry perfect for weeknight dinners with layers of flavor from green curry paste and creamy coconut milk.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into pieces Use dark meat for best texture.
Rice/Grains
  • 1 cup cooked jasmine rice Optional for serving.
Veggies
  • 1 cup vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, or green beans)
Sauce
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons green curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce Adjust saltiness as needed.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
Toppings
  • to taste fresh basil leaves For garnish.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Place the chicken pieces in the slow cooker in an even layer.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the coconut milk, green curry paste, chicken broth, fish sauce, and sugar until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring it covers the chicken.
  4. Add the vegetables on top of the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  6. Stir in the fresh basil before serving.
  7. Serve the curry over cooked jasmine rice and garnish with extra basil.

Notes

Leftovers taste even better the next day. Store in an airtight container up to 4 days and reheat gently on low.