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Easy Thai Green Curry with Chicken

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A cozy weeknight dinner full of delicious flavours! Trust me - it's just as good as take out! This dish uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly in one pan.

Green Curry Chicken (Easy One-Pan Weeknight Dinner)

If you’re craving bold, comforting flavors without ordering takeout, this green curry chicken is the perfect solution. Creamy, aromatic, and packed with delicious flavor, this cozy weeknight dinner comes together quickly in just one pan. Made with simple ingredients, it delivers all the richness of your favorite takeout curry — and trust me, it’s just as good, if not better.

This easy green curry chicken is ideal for busy nights when you want something warm and satisfying but don’t have time for complicated prep. Everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup easy and stress-free.

Why You’ll Love This Green Curry Chicken

There’s a reason this dish quickly becomes a household favorite. First, it’s a one-pan meal, which means fewer dishes and more time to relax after dinner. Second, the flavors are deep, comforting, and perfectly balanced — creamy coconut milk, fragrant green curry paste, and tender chicken all working together beautifully.

This recipe is also incredibly approachable. You don’t need a long list of specialty ingredients or advanced cooking skills. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a restaurant-quality curry at home in under 30 minutes.

Simple Ingredients, Big Takeout-Style Flavor

What makes this easy green curry chicken so special is how simple ingredients transform into something truly crave-worthy. As the chicken cooks, it absorbs the bold flavors of the green curry paste, while the coconut milk creates a rich, silky sauce that coats every bite.

Cooking everything in one pan allows the flavors to build naturally, resulting in a curry that tastes slow-simmered even though it comes together quickly. It’s comforting without being heavy and flavorful without being overpowering — exactly what you want from a great curry.

A Cozy Weeknight Dinner for the Whole Family

This green curry chicken recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners. The flavors are warm and aromatic, making it especially satisfying on busy evenings when you want something nourishing and comforting. It’s mild enough for families but can easily be adjusted with extra spice if you prefer a little heat.

Serve it with steamed rice, jasmine rice, or even noodles to soak up every bit of that delicious sauce. Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day, making this dish great for meal prep or next-day lunches.

Better Than Takeout, Faster Than Delivery

When the craving for curry hits, this one-pan green curry chicken proves you don’t need to order out. It’s faster than delivery, made with simple ingredients, and packed with bold, authentic flavor.

Cozy, quick, and incredibly satisfying, this green curry chicken is the kind of recipe you’ll come back to whenever you want comfort food with a little flair. Once you try it, it might just replace takeout altogether.

 

How To Make Easy Thai Green Curry with Chicken

The Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
    Chicken thighs are ideal for green curry because they stay tender and juicy as they cook. They absorb the curry flavors beautifully and are more forgiving than chicken breasts, making them perfect for quick weeknight meals.

  • Cornstarch or arrowroot flour
    Lightly coating the chicken helps it brown nicely and slightly thickens the curry sauce as it simmers. Arrowroot is a great gluten-free option, while cornstarch delivers the same silky result.

  • Broccoli
    Broccoli adds vibrant color, texture, and nutrition. It softens just enough in the curry while still holding a bit of bite, making it the perfect vegetable to balance the creamy sauce. You can also sub for cauliflower, red peppers, etc.

  • Carrot
    Carrots bring a natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with the savory, spicy curry paste. Thin slices cook quickly and add a pop of color to the dish.

  • Onion
    Onion creates a flavorful base for the curry. As it cooks, it becomes soft and slightly sweet, helping to build depth in the sauce.

  • Fresh ginger
    Fresh ginger adds warmth and brightness, giving the curry that signature aromatic flavor. It cuts through the richness of the coconut milk and enhances the overall balance of the dish.  You can sub for ginger powder.

  • Garlic
    Garlic brings bold, savory flavor and pairs perfectly with ginger and curry paste. Sautéing it first helps release its aroma and deepen the flavor of the sauce.

  • Chili flakes
    Chili flakes add gentle heat and can be adjusted to taste. They give the curry a subtle kick without overpowering the other flavors.

  • Green curry paste (Thai Kitchen recommended)
    Green curry paste is the heart of this dish. It delivers complex, authentic flavor using a convenient store-bought option, making this recipe both easy and delicious.

  • Coconut milk
    Full-fat coconut milk creates a rich, creamy sauce that balances the spice of the curry paste. It’s essential for achieving that takeout-style texture and flavor.

  • Broth (vegetable or chicken)
    Broth helps thin the sauce to the perfect consistency while adding extra depth of flavor. Both vegetable and chicken broth work beautifully.

  • Cooked rice
    Rice is the perfect base for serving green curry chicken, soaking up every bit of the flavorful sauce.

  • Fresh cilantro or basil, for serving
    Fresh herbs add brightness and a pop of freshness at the end, balancing the rich, creamy curry and elevating the final dish.

What You Need

The Steps

  • Trim and dice chicken into small 1 inch pieces.
  • Finely dice garlic and ginger, slice onion and carrots, and chop broccoli.
  • Place chicken in a bowl and toss with flour. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a deep skillet over medium heat,. Add a splash of oil.
  • Add chicken; spread it apart and let it cook for 4 minutes undisturbed. Flip and continue cooking for another 3 minutes.
  • Remove chicken with liquid and set aside.
  • Deglaze the pan by adding a splash of water and gently scrub any bits that are stuck on the bottom with a silicone spatula. Add garlic, ginger and chili flakes; cook for 1 minute.
  • Add onion and continue to cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add curry paste and stir, cooking for another minute.
  • Add coconut milk, broth, chicken, and carrots. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in broccoli and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Serve over rice and top with fresh basil and/or cilantro.

Recipe Tips

If you're trying to stick to a paleo diet, serve over cauliflower rice

 

Thai Green Curry with Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot flour
  • 1 head of broccoli
  • 1 carrot
  • ½ onion
  • 1 inch fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 4 oz. curry paste Thai Kitchen is a great brand
  • 1 400 mL can full fat coconut milk
  • 1.5 cups broth vegetable or chicken
  • Cooked rice
  • Fresh cilantro or basil for serving

Instructions

  • Trim and dice chicken into small 1 inch pieces.
  • Finely dice garlic and ginger, slice onion and carrots, and chop broccoli.
  • Place chicken in a bowl and toss with flour. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a deep skillet over medium heat,. Add a splash of oil.
  • Add chicken; spread it apart and let it cook for 4 minutes undisturbed. Flip and continue cooking for another 3 minutes.
  • Remove chicken with liquid and set aside.
  • Deglaze the pan by adding a splash of water and gently scrub any bits that are stuck on the bottom with a silicone spatula. Add garlic, ginger and chili flakes; cook for 1 minute.
  • Add onion and continue to cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add curry paste and stir, cooking for another minute.
  • Add coconut milk, broth, chicken, and carrots. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in broccoli and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Serve over rice and top with fresh basil and/or cilantro.

Notes

If you're trying to stick to a paleo diet, serve over cauliflower rice

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