Best 10 Chicken Curry With Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Chicken curry with sweet potatoes is a delicious dish that combines the flavor of chicken with the sweetness of sweet potatoes. It is a popular meal in many parts of the world, and there are many different recipes for it. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy curry, there is a recipe out there to suit your taste. This article will provide you with a few of the best recipes for chicken curry with sweet potatoes, so you can find the perfect one to try.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN CURRY WITH SWEET POTATOES AND COCONUT MILK



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I used to think the only reason to buy a whole chicken was to actually cook it whole. Why buy one for a recipe calling for parts when the supermarket will cut up the bird for you? Then one day my mother set me straight. It's one thing to buy a package of thighs or drumsticks when you need a specific part, but you might as well cut up your own bird if you need a variety. You can use your cut-up chicken to make this ginger-and-lime-scented curry with coconut milk, sweet potatoes and chiles. Or substitute your favorite part, be it wings or legs or bone-in breasts. The bright, spicy and gently sweet flavors work well with any pieces of fowl in the pot. When the chicken in this recipe is nearly done braising, you can fry up the liver, then coat it in some of the luscious sauce. If your mother is anything like mine, she'd be proud.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (3 1/2 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
Black pepper, as needed
2 tablespoons peanut, safflower or vegetable oil
1/4 cup finely chopped scallion
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated (1 1/2 tablespoons)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 to 2 jalapeno or Serrano chiles, to taste, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can coconut milk
2 medium sweet potatoes (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
3/4 cup coconut flakes
1 tablespoon black or brown mustard seeds
Fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil. Brown chicken pieces, in batches if necessary, until golden all over, 6 to 8 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Stir scallion, ginger, garlic and chiles into pot and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk and sweet potatoes. Arrange chicken pieces on top of potatoes, placing breast meat on top. Pour in enough water to come halfway up the sides of chicken. Bring to a boil. Cover pot and transfer to oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large dry skillet over medium heat, toast coconut flakes until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mustard seeds and toast until they begin to pop, 1 minute more. Transfer to a bowl and season with a pinch of salt.
  • Transfer chicken and sweet potatoes to a platter. Return Dutch oven to the stove and simmer over medium-high heat until cooking liquid has thickened to a saucelike consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour over chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle with the coconut and mustard seed mixture and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1067, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 83 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 42 grams, Sodium 1476 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CURRIED CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATOES



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This chicken and sweet potato dish is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors. I like to add a bit more spice. Make sure to keep the sweet potato chunks large so they keep their integrity over the long cooking time. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
1 cup apricot-pineapple preserves or 1/2 cup each apricot and pineapple preserves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with curry powder, garlic and salt. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. Place sweet potatoes and onion in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; top with chicken. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add drained pineapple, preserves and soy sauce to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours, until chicken and potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high , 20-25 minutes, until sauce is thickened. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CURRY FRIED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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These crispy chicken thighs seasoned with a tangy yogurt curry sauce get coated with rice cereal for extra crunch. A common technique in India, marinating with yogurt tenderizes more gently and evenly and adds extra moisture to meats.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, grated
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 small skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
4 small sweet potatoes (5 to 6 ounces each)
5 cups crispy rice cereal
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon steak sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Mix 1/4 cup yogurt, the garlic, 2 teaspoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of black pepper and the cayenne in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat; set aside.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake on a baking sheet until tender, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, pulse the cereal in a food processor until finely ground; season with salt, black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon curry powder. Transfer to a shallow baking dish.
  • Heat 1/2 inch peanut oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Press the chicken into the cereal, turning to coat. Add half of the chicken to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack set on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Transfer to the oven and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix the ketchup with the steak sauce and cilantro. Split open the sweet potatoes; top with the remaining 1/2 cup yogurt and season with salt and black pepper. Serve the chicken with the potatoes and ketchup; top with more cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 211 milligrams, Sodium 1204 milligrams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 34 grams

SWEET POTATO & CHICKEN CURRY



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Chicken thighs are good value and tasty, just right for this healthy, versatile curry

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

500g sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
4 skinless chicken thigh fillets, each cut into large chunks
1 large red onion, cut into wedges
2 tbsp rogan josh curry paste
2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped
125g spinach

Steps:

  • Cook the sweet potatoes in boiling, salted water for 5-7 mins until just tender. Drain well, then set aside. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan, then add the chicken and onion. Cook for 5-6 mins until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Stir in the curry paste, cook for 1 min, add the tomatoes, then cook for another min.
  • Pour in 100ml boiling water and mix well. Simmer for 5 mins, add the spinach, then cook for 2 mins until wilted. Fold in the potatoes and heat through. Serve with rice and naan breads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.75 milligram of sodium

MILD COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY WITH SWEET POTATO



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Made with Indian curry paste, chicken, coconut milk, and turmeric. Served with white jasmine rice and sweet potatoes. Garnish with fukujinzuke, a Japanese pickled radish. It's deeeelicious!

Provided by Emi Goya

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 yellow onions, chopped
6 tablespoons mild curry paste (such as Patak's®)
2 large cloves garlic, minced
4 chicken breasts
4 cups water
1 russet potato, chopped
1 sweet potato, diced, or more to taste
2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 lime, juiced
2 cups cooked jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, curry paste, and garlic and saute until onion is softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Make sure to mix well. Add chicken breasts, water, and russet potato. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sweet potato and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and toss to coat with oil. Cook, tossing frequently, until potatoes start to brown on the bottom, 5 to 7 minutes. Set potatoes aside.
  • Add coconut milk, carrot, turmeric, sugar, soy sauce, and remaining sea salt to the pan. Stir and return to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and season with additional salt, if desired.
  • Serve curry with a scoop of sweet potatoes on top of jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 836.8 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

CHICKEN & SWEET POTATO CURRY



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This Indian spice pot flavoured with korma paste is mild enough for kids- the sweet potato stretches it a little further

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion, chopped
450g boneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
165g jar korma paste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
500g sweet potato, cut into small chunks
400g can chopped tomato
100g baby spinach
basmati rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and cook over a low heat for about 5 mins until softened. Increase the heat slightly, add the chicken pieces and brown.
  • Stir in the curry paste and garlic, cooking for 2 mins before adding 100ml water, the sweet potatoes and chopped tomatoes. Simmer for 20-30 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potato is tender - add a splash more water if it starts to look dry. Season to taste and add the spinach, removing the pan from the heat and stirring until the spinach has wilted. Serve with basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN CURRY WITH SWEET POTATOES



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Vietnamese style curries are lucious. You can serve this with steamed rice or over asian rice noodles. From Pleasures of the Vietnamese Table.

Provided by Jean R

Categories     Curries

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 lemongrass, stalks
1 inch piece fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups coconut milk, unsweetened
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup asian basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine 2 tablespoons of the curry powder and the salt in a medium bowl. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat the meat evenly. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Cut the lemongrass stalk into 3-inch pieces and smash them with the flat side of a knife, set aside. Peel the ginger and cut into 3 slices, set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the shallot, garlic, dried red chili flakes and the remaining 1 tablespoon of curry powder; stir for about 10 seconds.
  • Add the chicken and cook until golden, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the fish sauce, sugar, lemongrass, ginger and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
  • Add the carrots and cook for 10 minutes. Add the coconut milk, onion and sweet potato and cook for 15 minutes or until vegetable are tender.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with garnishes.

THAI CURRY CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATO



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Chunks of chicken breast and sliced onions are sauteed in flavorful Thai green curry paste, then cooked in a creamy sauce made with cream cheese, sweet potato, and sliced bell peppers. The first time I made this with 3 tablespoons green curry paste, but that might be a bit too hot.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 sweet potato
1 teaspoon water
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons green curry paste, taste test later
1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless cut into BITE sized pieces
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips then cut crosswise in half
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips then cut crosswise in half
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup skim milk
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
2 teaspoons fish sauce (to taste)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil
4 cups cooked long-grain rice
2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Wash the sweet potato, microwave for 2 minutes -to soften it up; peel, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, put cubes into steamer bag, add 1 teaspoon water, microwave for 3 minutes; and set aside.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in curry paste until well blended.
  • Add chicken, onions, and garlic; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is slightly rare inside.
  • Stir in red and yellow peppers and sweet potato; cook 4 minutes or until peppers are crisp tender and sweet potato is done.
  • Add cream cheese, milk, pepper, fish sauce, brown sugar, and basil; cook until cream cheese is melted and evenly coats chicken and vegetables, stirring frequently.
  • Taste and make adjustments.
  • Serve over rice.
  • Garnish with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.8, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 94.8, Sodium 688, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 8.1, Protein 40.5

CURRY CHICKEN TENDERLOIN WITH SWEET POTATOES



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Gloria Bradley writes from Naperville, Illinois, "What I love about this recipe is the luscious, fragrant sauce and the addition of sweet potatoes, which are a favorite of mine."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 small green pepper, cut into thin strips
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup light coconut milk
Chopped peanuts and sweetened shredded coconut, optional
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken, green pepper, shallots, ginger, curry and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the broth, lime juice, sugar and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened., Add sweet potato and coconut milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until potato is tender. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts and coconut and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

THAI GREEN CURRY WITH CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO



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You can apply this recipe to any type of curry you like. If you like your food really spicy, try adding dried chili flakes or whole fresh chilies. Curry is a simple, hearty dish; get as creative as you want! As always, practice makes perfect.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups (1.4 liters) full-fat coconut milk, with 4 tablespoons of the cream separated out
2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
4 to 6 tablespoons (60 to 90 grams) green curry paste
1 (700 grams) sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2 1/2-centimeter) dice
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (20 grams) roughly chopped, whole with stems, Thai sweet basil
8 magrut lime leaves, sliced very thin
1 1/2 pounds (700 grams) chicken thighs, patted dry and sliced into bite-size pieces
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon tamarind paste
1 red bell pepper, middle part sliced, top and bottom diced for garnish
Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons of the thick coconut cream on high for about 1 minute, then add the oil. When the cream starts to sizzle, stir the curry paste into the cream like building a roux. Stir-fry the paste for about 1 minute, until the paste starts to thicken, dry out and become fragrant. If the curry starts to sputter, add a small amount of coconut milk and/or oil to keep the paste moving. Cook the paste until it has the consistency of peanut butter.
  • Stir the sweet potato cubes, onion, basil, half of the lime leaves and remaining coconut milk into the curry paste. Increase the heat to high until you reach a full rolling boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let the curry simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Also check that the curry is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Add the chicken. Let this simmer for 5 to 7 more minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the fish sauce, sugar and tamarind. Add the bell pepper strips and turn off the heat. Serve hot over cooked rice. Garnish with the Thai basil, remaining lime leaves and diced bell pepper.

Tips:

  • For a creamy and flavorful curry, use full-fat coconut milk. You can also use a mixture of coconut milk and chicken broth for a lighter version.
  • If you don't have sweet potatoes, you can use regular potatoes or another root vegetable, such as carrots or parsnips.
  • To make the curry spicier, add more curry powder or red pepper flakes. You can also add a serrano or jalapeño pepper for extra heat.
  • If you want a thicker curry, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) towards the end of cooking.
  • Serve the curry over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain. You can also serve it with naan bread or roti.

Conclusion:

This chicken curry with sweet potatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The curry is creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. It is also a good source of protein and fiber. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain for a complete meal.

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