How to Make Thai Yellow Chicken Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai Yellow Chicken Curry is a classic dish that has gained popularity all over the world for its rich and aromatic flavors. This dish is a perfect blend of tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and a flavorful curry paste, creating a delicious and comforting meal that is sure to please your taste buds.

Originating from Thailand, this curry is known for its vibrant yellow color, thanks to the turmeric and curry powder used in the recipe. The combination of spices and herbs in the curry...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Thai yellow curry paste (such as Mae Ploy®)
  • 1 pound cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 small red potatoes, cut into cubes, or as needed
  • 3 red Thai chile peppers, chopped with seeds, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir curry paste into oil until smooth. Add chicken; stir to coat each piece.
  • Pour 1 can coconut milk into skillet and stir until curry paste is completely dissolved and begins to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour remaining coconut milk, chicken stock, onion, potatoes, and chile peppers into curry paste mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir fish sauce into chicken curry mixture just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    501 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 27g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 471mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 910mg