Paleo + Whole30 Coconut Chicken Thai Curry

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is lower in sodium and suitable for vegetarians.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in red curry paste and cook for 2 minutes to release flavors.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer, stirring to combine.

Add bell pepper, carrot, and bamboo shoots, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.

Season with fish sauce, adjusting to taste.

Stir in lime juice and fresh basil just before serving.

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