Thai Red Curry with Chicken
Thai Red Curry with Chicken is a fragrant and creamy dish from Thailand, featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich sauce made from red curry paste, coconut milk, and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. It typically includes vegetables like bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and Thai basil, and is often served with steamed jasmine rice.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is relatively high in fat due to the coconut milk base, but it also provides a good amount of protein from the chicken. It is a source of key nutrients like iron, vitamin C from the vegetables, and healthy fats, with a typical serving containing around 400-600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1200 IU |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the balance of spicy, sweet, salty, and sour flavors in Thai red curry reflects the Thai culinary philosophy of harmonizing contrasting tastes. Nutritionally, the coconut milk not only adds creaminess but also contains lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that is metabolized differently from other fats.
