I know what you’re thinking… my kids will never eat curry! If you are the average American family, then chances are you have not had curry for dinner, but what are the reasons? Is the preparation too time consuming? Think it’s too spicy? Sometimes we get stuck in a rut, eating the same old things and I must admit, I am guilty of it as well. Sometimes I pop some chicken nuggets in the oven and we’re good to go for dinner that night. Wouldn’t it be worthwhile to make dinner exciting and homemade – all while being easy and stress-free?
Thai Kitchen sent me a ”curry kit” below, but there is no need to go to a specialty store for wacky ingredients, you can pick these items up at your local grocer.
Yes, you too can make curry for your family using these products and a pre-cooked chicken (I like buying rotisserie chicken). Follow the simple steps below!
Red Curry Chicken
Ingredients
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1 can Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk, divided
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2 Tablespoons Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste **You may want to use less of this if you have children. I used 1 Tbls and it was just right**
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1 Tablespoon brown sugar
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1 pound cooked, boneless, skinless chicken
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1/4 cup chopped Thai basil ** I did not have this on hand, so I substituted reguar basil. I am not sure how different they are!**
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2 Tablespoons Thai Kitchen Premium Fish Sauce ** next time I make this curry, I will only use 1 Tablespoon**
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Bring 1/2 of the coconut milk to a simmer in large skillet on medium heat. Stir in curry paste until well blended. Add remaining coconut milk and sugar; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
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Stir in chicken. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Stir in basil and fish sauce.
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Serve with cooked Thai Kitchen Jasmine Rice.
So great that you’re into trying new things for your kids! All of your recipes look so delicious, your kids are lucky to have a great Mom who cooks tasty meals for them! Why not take it one step further though, and have your kids in the kitchen with you!
Cooking with your kids is a great way to spend time with them and to reinforce important life skills. That’s why I work with the Healthy Monday Campaigns, which just launched a new family dinner program. The Kids Cook Monday aims to encourage families to cook and eat together every Monday. Research shows that children from families who cook and eat together often are less likely to be obese, eat a more nutritious diet and get better grades in school (to see more on the benefits of family dinners, check out The Kids Cook Monday site http://www.healthymonday.org/the-kids-cook-monday/.)
We’re looking for blogs and websites to take on the challenge of starting each week with family dinners and post about their experiences each Monday. If you’re interested in participating please email me at info@TheKidsCookMonday.com.
Thanks,
Sara
Awesome! I’m going to try this!
This is exactly what I want to make!
Lol so you avoid Asian and fish… what else
I’ve actually never had curry before, I tend to avoid Asian style dishes but that looks pretty good.
I have never made it this way… but my kids do like curry. Most people think that is weird and we do have it every other week or so. Your recipe looks simple and yummy.
That does sound super easy and super yummy!!!
That is a very good idea that is outside of the box. Love it!