Thai Green Curry
A mild, creamy curry with colourful vegetables.
A Fragrant Gently Spiced Dish with Vibrant Pops of Colour
Our Thai Green Curry is a simple, gently spiced dish made with chicken, vegetables, and coconut milk, served alongside rice. The flavours are mild and balanced, with the focus on soft textures and familiar ingredients. It can be served mixed together or with elements kept separate, making it easy to adapt for different ages and preferences at the table.
(Makes approx. 4–6 servings)
Ingredients
Allergens: Coconut
Always check spice blend labels for allergens.
215 kcal
5g
(Saturates: 3.4g)
28g
(Sugars: 3g)
2.5g
14g
0.07g
How to Make Our Thai Green Chicken Curry
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Cook the rice according to packet instructions. Drain and keep warm.
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Heat the sunflower oil in a large pan over a medium heat.
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Add the onion and peppers and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
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Add the diced chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned.
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Stir in the curry spices, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add the broccoli and peas, then cook for 8–10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
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Taste and adjust consistency with a splash of water if needed.
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Serve the curry with the cooked rice, either layered or side‑by‑side.
How to Get Your Child Involved
Babies can be involved by:
- Listening to the sounds of simmering and stirring
- Smelling the coconut milk or curry when cooled slightly
- Exploring safe whole vegetables, such as broccoli or peppers, with close supervision
With close adult support, they can:
- Help choose which vegetable goes into the pan next
- Scoop peas or peppers from one bowl to another
- Help rinse rice before cooking
- Watch how the curry changes colour when coconut milk is added
- Count spoonfuls of rice as it is served
As confidence grows, they can:
- Help organise ingredients before cooking begins
- Measure rice using cups and talk about quantities
- Help gently stir the curry while an adult holds the pan steady
- Decide how to serve their portion (rice underneath or on the side)
- Talk about where the dish comes from and how meals can be enjoyed in different cultures
- Help set the table or tidy leftover rice into containers
