chicken green currymade by Eda

chicken green curry

thai eggplant, holy basil

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Hot Flash Cook Green Curry

serves 4

ingredients

  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
    heart health
  • 2 tbsp green curry paste (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) light coconut milk
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  • 1.25 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
    muscle loss
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, sliced
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  • 1.5 cups Thai eggplant or zucchini, cubed
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  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp honey or coconut sugar
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  • 12 fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
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  • 0.75 tsp salt

method

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add green curry paste and fry for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in light coconut milk and stir well.
  4. Add chicken and bring to a gentle simmer; cook 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Add bell pepper, eggplant, fish sauce, honey, and broth.
  6. Simmer 6–8 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  7. Stir in fresh basil and adjust salt to taste.
  8. Serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice.

the swaps that make it work

2 tbsp vegetable oil + regular coconut milk
→ 1.5 tbsp olive oil + light coconut milk
Reduces saturated fat and calories while keeping the creamy texture; olive oil supports heart health.
heart healthhot flashes & night sweats
1 tbsp palm sugar
→ 1 tsp honey
Lowers added sugar and total sweetness while preserving the curry's balance.
blood sugar & pre-diabetes
store-bought curry paste (often contains added sugar & sodium)
→ homemade green curry paste
Controls salt, sugar, and additives; tastes fresher and aligns with authentic flavors.
blood sugar & pre-diabetessodium control
1 cup chicken broth (often store-bought, high sodium)
→ homemade bone broth
Adds collagen and gelatin for joint and skin support; deeper flavor; lower sodium when made fresh.
achy jointsthinning hair & dry skin
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
→ 1.25 lb chicken breast
Boosts protein for muscle maintenance without adding fat.
muscle loss

nutrition per serving

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Calories
310 kcal16% DV
Protein
38 g76% DV
Fiber
3.5 g14% DV
Saturated fat
7 g35% DV
Added sugar
0.5 g1% DV
Sodium
720 mg31% DV

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Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.