Grilled chicken with green curry butter

Name: Grilled chicken with green curry butter
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1kg skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and halved; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 100g softened butter; 2 tbsp green curry paste; 1 tbsp shredded coconut, toasted; 1 tsp finely grated lime zest; 2 makrut lime leaves, finely shredded; 4 store-bought flatbreads; 3 Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced lengthwise; ½ cup coriander leaves; ½ cup mint leaves; lime wedges, to serve

This flavour-packed green curry butter transforms chicken (or fish) into an aromatic Thai-inspired meal.

Jessica Brook

January 8, 2025

This Thai-inspired green curry-flavoured chicken dish comes together quickly.James Moffatt

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:4

This easy green curry butter can be rubbed over chicken, seafood, tofu or vegetables for fast flavour. Extra butter can be stored in the fridge or freezer for future dinners.

Ingredients

1kg skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and halved
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
100g softened butter
2 tbsp green curry paste
1 tbsp shredded coconut, toasted
1 tsp finely grated lime zest
2 makrut lime leaves, finely shredded
4 store-bought flatbreads
3 Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced lengthwise
½ cup coriander leaves
½ cup mint leaves
lime wedges, to serve

Method

Step 1
Preheat a chargrill or barbecue over high heat. Place the chicken in a bowl, add the garlic and oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
Step 2
Grill the chicken for 8-10 minutes, turning, or until charred and cooked through.
Step 3
Meanwhile, mix the butter, curry paste, coconut, lime zest and lime leaves in a large bowl.
Step 4
While the chicken is hot, toss with the flavoured butter. Quickly heat the flatbreads on the barbecue and serve with the chicken, cucumber, herbs and lime wedges.