red curry chicken

Miles and I have been on a major Thai kick lately.

As in, takeout.

Such a delicious habit. Not so much a healthy one.

So, when I saw this lovely recipe for red curry, I knew I had to give it a try. And it was just seriously great. So hearty, so healthy! Our local place doesn't put sweet potatoes in their curry, and now that I've had this I just wonder why?! Sweet potatoes + curry = perfect.

This comes together quickly once all these beautiful veggies are chopped.

No excuse for takeout tonight. Homemade Thai FTW!

Red Curry Chicken (adapted from Eat Live Run)
serves 4

you'll need:
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon coconut oil
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 teaspoon ginger powder
3 cups coconut milk
1 cup water
2 baby bok choy, chopped
1 cup chopped sugar snap peas
1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced into 1/4" thick pieces
1 1/2 tsp sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon salt
cooked brown rice, for serving (optional)

Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 1-2 minutes per side (chicken won't be cooked all the way through). Stir in the curry paste and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes.

Pour in the coconut milk and water, then add the bok choy, bell pepper, sugar snap peas and sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer. Stir in fish sauce, salt, lime juice and sugar. Continue simmering over low heat until veggies are soft (about 10-15 minutes).

And that's it! Serve over brown rice, if you like. Enjoy!

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