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Mild Thai Red Chicken Curry

Mild Thai Red Chicken Curry

with Veggies & Makrut Lime Leaves
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
44.3g protein
Preparation Time
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

jasmine rice

(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.)

1 clove

garlic

1

capsicum

1

carrot

1 bunch

Asian greens

½

lime

1 leaves

makrut lime leaves

1 packet

chicken thigh

½ packet

mild Thai red curry paste

1 tin

coconut milk

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1.25 cup

water (for the rice)

3 tsp

soy sauce

(Contains: Gluten, Soy)

1 tsp

brown sugar

per serving
Energy (kJ)3242 kJ
Fat28.1 g
of which saturates18.9 g
Carbohydrate81.2 g
of which sugars18.7 g
Protein44.3 g
Sodium1343 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook the jasmine rice
1

In a medium saucepan, bring the water (for the rice) to the boil. Add the jasmine rice and stir, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 12 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat and keep covered until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed, 10-15 minutes. TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam so don't peek!

Get prepped
2

While the rice is cooking, finely chop the garlic. Cut the capsicum into 2cm chunks. Thinly slice the carrot (unpeeled) into half-moons. Roughly chop the Asian greens. Zest the lime to get a good pinch, then slice into wedges. Remove the centre veins, then finely cut the makrut lime leaves. Cut the chicken thigh into 2cm chunks. TIP: The makrut lime leaves are fibrous so you want to cut them very finely.

Cook the chicken
3

In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a high heat. When the oil is hot, cook the chicken in batches, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.

Cook the veggies
4

Return the frying pan to a high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the carrot and capsicum and cook, tossing, until lightly softened, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and makrut lime and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.

Finish the curry
5

Add the mild Thai red curry paste (see ingredients) to the pan and stir to coat. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, soy sauce, lime zest and brown sugar and stir to combine. Return the chicken back to the pan and add the Asian greens. Cook until the veggies are tender, 2-3 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice.

Serve up
6

Divide the jasmine rice between bowls and top with the Thai red chicken curry. Serve with the remaining lime wedges.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the authentic Thai taste, with some finding it too spicy for a 'mild' curry. The makrut lime leaves added a fresh, aromatic touch.
  • Ease of prep: Several noted it was time-consuming to trim the chicken thighs. Some found the prep involved lots of chopping.
  • Suggestions: Some preferred using chicken breast instead of thighs for a leaner option. Adding extra veggies like capsicum or bamboo shoots enhanced the dish.
  • Leftovers: The curry reheated well, making tasty leftovers for lunch the next day.
  • Portions: Many praised the generous serving size, with some noting it easily fed more than expected.
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