Kai Kang Dang (Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk) Recipe
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Kai Kang Dang (Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk)

By: Meghan 
"This South Asian stir-fry recipe tastes great on Basmati rice. Increase or reduce the red curry paste to your tastes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (59)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup bamboo shoots, drained
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced
  • 3/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions

  1. Bring 1/2 cup coconut milk to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Whisk in the curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the 2 cups coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, vegetables, bamboo shoots, and basil; simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Pour the lime juice over the dish and remove from heat. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 385 | Total Fat: 26.5g | Cholesterol: 47mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by Lauren   view full review
I made this last night and it was very good. My husband and I like our food very spicy, so in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2010 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Perfect! UPDATE: I had a green curry recipe all picked out tonight and found myself out of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by ANNALIE   view full review
I have to apologise to Meghan - intended to follow this recipe exactly, but lost my nerve. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by Lil.Liefke   view full review
Amazing! I make this all of the time and it is a huge hit with everyone who tries it. My only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by Sandra Scott   view full review
i, like many here, used only one can of "light" coconut milk. i can't imagine using two, it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2008 by Stacey06   view full review
Awesome! I didn't have any fish sauce or bamboo shoots so I used 3 Tbsp mashed sardines and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2008 by SpottedSparrow   view full review
This is a great recipe that can easily be altered, depending on what ingredients you have on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2010 by sjns   view full review
This. Is. Fantastic. I simply added fresh snap peas and extra bell pepper in place of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by Organic Nut   view full review
Delicious delicious delicious. I used waaayyyy more curry than it asked for. I think it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2008 by Amanda   view full review
Good recipe but very mild. I added potatoes instead of the frozen veggies cooking them...

 

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