The Daily Meal Thai Green Coconut Curry With Chicken Recipe

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Thai Green Coconut Curry With Chicken Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 49%. At 1118mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

The Daily Meal Thai Green Coconut Curry With Chicken Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 608 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 499
Total Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 85mg
Sodium: 1118mg
Total Carbohydrates: 41g
Dietary Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 16g
Protein: 37g
Calcium: 107mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 1651mg Vitamin A: 93mcg
Vitamin C: 32mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 ½ tablespoons green curry paste or to taste
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 1-inch pieces and bruised with back of knife (optional)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 ½-inch chunks
  • 16 ounces (two 8-ounce cans) bamboo shoots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • One 14 ½-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1 cup cooked jasmine rice, for serving
  • Cilantro or Thai basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)