I want to introduce you to Jani’s Thai Green Chicken Curry. It’s one of those dishes that will warm your soul and your belly at the same time. It’s hearty, full of textures and flavor and wonderful on a cold night.

In order to tell you about Jani’s Thai Green Chicken Curry, I must first tell you about one of my good friends, Jani. She is South African and we met when our kiddos were in the same preschool class over five years ago. I instantly loved her. She is warm and kind and beautiful inside and out. She is naughty, has a funny streak and makes me laugh. She’s one of those people that just makes you feel loved every time you see her, like you are let in on a special secret only you two know about.

Jani is a great cook. When my husband was deployed several years ago she used to make large batches of this Green Chicken Curry and bring me Tupperwares full and leave them in my mailbox for dinner. Sometimes she would throw in wine or brownies, or cookies. It was always a treat when Jani texted that I needed to check the mailbox. But if it was her curry, I was the happiest person ever.

I have tried making curry for years and was never satisfied with what I would come up with. Jani’s was always fantastic. And that little stinker would never share her recipe. I’m sure it wasn’t on purpose she just casually would forget. I eventually dragged it out of her. Jani’s Thai Green Chicken Curry is made with love and whatever she has on hand. She throws a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I cooked it several times before I was satisfied that I had done her “recipe” justice. Now when we move to the other side of the country, I’ll be so happy I can make my own batch knowing there won’t be any mailbox deliveries in Colorado. Did I mention we are moving to Colorado? Another story entirely.

If there is one key thing I can tell you about making Jani’s Thai Green Chicken Curry it’s to make sure you buy the correct curry. Do not use Indian Green Curry. There is a definite difference. I tested several green curries and I also used some Thai green curries available at the asian market in town. I found this one on Amazon and it’s perfect. It’s readily available to everyone. I bought a four pack and I still have a can left in the pantry. You can use my affiliate link here:

The Maesri Thai Green Curry Paste gets the job done. And achieves the best flavor. I especially enjoy that I can order it online and not have to make trips to specialty stores all the time.

I love serving Jani’s Thai Green Chicken Curry over rice and top it with springs of fresh cilantro.

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Jani’s Thai Green Chicken Curry

Full of texture and delicious flavor, this Thai Green Curry will give heat to your soul and belly on a cold night.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Thai

Ingredients

1 tbsp canola oil
1 onion, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 8 oz pkg baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch piece of ginger, shredded I use my microplane to do this
4 tbsp thai green curry paste
2 tsp ground tumeric
2 oz lemongrass paste
1 15 oz can baby corn, drained and roughly cut
1 8 oz can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
1 qt chicken stock
2 15 oz cans coconut milk
1 lime
3 tbsp fish sauce

Instructions

In a large stock pot or 7 qt dutch oven heat the oil over medium heat.
Add in the onion and cook until translucent. About three minutes. Add in the bell peppers, mushrooms, and chicken. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, 6-7 minutes.
Add in the garlic, ginger, curry paste, lemongrass paste, tumeric, cut baby corn, and bamboo shoots. Pour over the chicken stock and the two cans of coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Stirring occastionally.
Squeeze the juice of the lime into the pot along with the fish sauce. Stir to combine. Cook an additonal 5 minutes. Then pull off the heat and allow it to cool for about ten minutes before serving. Serve over bowls of cooked jasmine rice and top with cilantro garnish if desired.

Keyword chicken, curry, green curry, thai