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Thai-Style Chicken Chili

Name: Thai-Style Chicken Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Asia, Thai
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium carrot, diced; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes; 1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk; 1 tablespoon red curry paste; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 green onion, minced; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Fresh cilantro leaves; Dry roasted peanuts

6 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Apr. 24, 2022

I love this Asian take on the classic one-pot meal. It's quick, easy, nutritious and delicious. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, diced
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1 tablespoon red curry paste
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 green onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Fresh cilantro leaves
Dry roasted peanuts

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add chicken, carrot and celery; cook and stir until vegetables are slightly softened, 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute more.
Stir in tomatoes, coconut milk, curry paste, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Add edamame; cook 5 minutes more. Stir in spinach, green onion and lemon zest until spinach wilts. Remove from heat; top with cilantro and peanuts.

Test Kitchen tips

Kick the flavor up a notch by increasing the amount of Thai chili paste.

This dish is super flavorful, and a dollop of sour cream would taste great mixed in. Use plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 270 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.

Thai-Style Chicken Chili

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