Authentic Thai Red Curry Chicken Recipe (Easy 20-Min Dinner)

Bring the taste of Thailand into the kitchen with this easy Thai red curry made using Watcharee’s Thai Red Curry Sauce. Rich, comforting, and full of real Thai flavor from coconut milk and fresh herbs—without the long prep. Perfect for busy weeknights when something quick but still delicious is needed. Made with chicken, or kept light and plant-based with tofu, it’s a simple way to enjoy real Thai goodness at home.

Author

Watcharee Limanon

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

2

Category

Main Course

Cuisine

Thai

Ingredients

• 1 jar Watcharee’s Thai Red Curry Sauce
• ¼ cup water (to rinse the jar and capture every drop of flavor)
• 2 medium chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• ½–1 cup bamboo shoots
• ½–1 cup mushrooms (any variety)
• 2–3 kaffir lime leaves, torn (optional)
• 2–3 stems fresh basil (Thai basil preferred)
• 2–3 red chilies, sliced (optional, for extra heat)

Directions

1. Add sliced chicken to a wok or deep pan. Pour in ½ cup of Watcharee’s Thai Red Curry Sauce and heat over medium heat.
2. Cook the chicken for 2–3 minutes, then add the remaining curry sauce.
3. Pour about ¼ cup of water into the empty jar, close the lid, shake well to release any remaining sauce, and add it to the pan.
4. Add mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and kaffir lime leaves (optional). Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through.
5. Stir in red chilies (if using) and fresh basil.
6. Serve hot with rice of choice.