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

Yellow chicken curry is a classic Thai dish that is both flavorful and comforting. This delicious recipe combines tender pieces of chicken with a rich and fragrant curry sauce, creating a dish that is perfect for satisfying your cravings for something warm and hearty.

The key to making a great yellow chicken curry is using the right blend of spices and aromatics. The aromatic blend of lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and shallots gives this dish its signature flavor and aroma. The addition...

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Ingredients

  • 7 Peppers, hot chili, green, raw
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced shallot
  • 1 stalk lemon grass, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 yellow chile peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Prepare curry paste: combine chile peppers, shallot, lemon grass, garlic, oil, sugar, ginger, coriander seeds, caraway seeds, curry powder, mustard, salt, and cinnamon in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Refrigerate in a glass jar until needed.
  • Prepare chicken: rinse and pat chicken dry. Thinly slice chicken into 2-inch strips.
  • Heat oil and 1 teaspoon curry paste in a saucepan over high heat, stirring frequently, until curry bubbles. Reduce heat and add chicken, potatoes, chile peppers, coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear and potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    426 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 1177mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 248mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 686mg