Red chicken curry is a popular South Asian dish characterized by its rich, creamy texture, vibrant red color, and robust flavors. This delicious and versatile dish can be prepared using various ingredients and cooking techniques, making it an excellent choice for home cooks of all skill levels seeking a flavorful and satisfying meal. From selecting the right spices and aromatics to mastering the art of simmering the curry to perfection, this article will guide you through the essential steps to create an authentic and delectable red chicken curry that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of South Asian cuisine.
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THAI RED CHICKEN CURRY
I re-created a favorite dish from a restaurant, and now I cook it almost weekly for my family. On a busy night, frozen stir-fry veggies really speed things up. -Mary Shenk, DeKalb, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the first five ingredients in a large skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes., Stir in vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 9-11 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens slightly., Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
THAI RED CURRY CHICKEN & VEGETABLES
The key to this curry chicken is getting complex flavors without heaviness. For the veggies, I like colorful pea pods, sweet red peppers and water chestnuts. -David Dahlman, Chatsworth, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place chicken in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, mix coconut milk, curry paste and salt; pour over chicken., Bake, covered, 18-22 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook vegetables according to package directions; drain. Serve chicken with rice and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
RED THAI CURRY CHICKEN SOUP
Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs to make this easy and flavorful soup. Fresh lime juice and plenty of fresh herbs help temper the heat of the curry.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. When it shimmers, add the garlic, ginger, and Thai red curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, until dark red and very fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, lemongrass, 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the lemongrass and ginger are tender, about 15 minutes. Discard the lemongrass.
- Meanwhile, put the noodles in a medium bowl and cover with hot water. Let stand for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside. Toss together the red onion, cilantro, scallions and Thai basil in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Stir the chicken into the broth and simmer over low heat until tender, 5 minutes for chicken breast and about 15 minutes for chicken thighs. Increase the heat to high and stir in the noodles. Bring the soup to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat. Stir in the lime juice. Serve the soup in bowls topped with the reserved onion and herb mixture.
FIVE-INGREDIENT RED CURRY CHICKEN
Five-ingredient red curry chicken with noodles is easy, quick, and inexpensive to make. Sweetened with coconut milk for unbelievable flavor! Top with chopped cilantro, green onions, and red chile peppers if desired.
Provided by Culinary Envy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 29m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat. Add chicken cubes; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium-high and add coconut cream and curry sauce. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in vermicelli pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
- Reduce skillet heat to simmer. Add the noodles and let simmer until flavors are absorbed, about 5 minutes. Divide chicken and noodles among individual serving bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Cholesterol 42.9 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 238.3 mg, Sugar 33.8 g
THAI RED CURRY CHICKEN SOUP
Red curry chicken is a family favorite so I adapted it into a soup. That way you never miss any of the delicious sauce!
Provided by Ginacooks
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Curry Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook curry paste in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until oils start to release, 1 to 2 minutes. Add red pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in coconut milk until well blended. Add fish sauce, and then chicken stock.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Add cooked chicken and rice. Stir over heat until warmed through. Add chopped cilantro right before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 662.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
THAI RED CURRY CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)
Make and share this Thai Red Curry Chicken and Eggplant (Aubergine) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Curries
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a heavy saute pan over medium high heat.
- Add 1/4 can of the thicker coconut milk.
- When it bubbles, add curry paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add additional 1/4 can of the thicker coconut milk and cook for 5- 8 minutes, until the oil begins to separate.
- Add chicken and stir to coat well.
- Cook for about 4 minutes until the chicken has changed color and firmed up.
- Add remaining coconut milk, bring to a boil, add eggplant and cook at a simmer, covered until chicken and eggplant are completely cooked.
- Stir in fish sauce and lime leaves.
- Cook at a low simmer for 5 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in lime juice, chiles and basil.
THAI RED CHICKEN CURRY FOR BEGINNERS
This is a very simple, yet very tasty, Thai red curry recipe. All the ingredients can be found in your grocery store. Specialty Asian shops are also a good source for Thai ingredients. Serve over rice or noodles.
Provided by Duan van der Westhuizen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai Main Dishes Curry
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat olive oil a large nonstick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and stir-fry until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, chile pepper, ginger, and garlic; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Pour in 1/4 of the coconut milk and stir in curry paste until well distributed.
- Add chicken, 1/4 cup Thai basil, brown sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add the rest of the coconut milk and diced tomato to the pan and bring to the boil. Simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve with remaining basil and scallions on the side as a garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 166 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
RED CHICKEN CURRY
Steps:
- To make the paste, grind and mash all the ingredients together in a mortar until a thick, red paste is formed.
- To make the curry, first heat the wok until very hot and add the coconut cream until it begins to boil. Then, add the chicken and curry paste and fry together for a few minutes. Next, add the coconut milk, fish sauce and baby eggplant along with the fresh chilies and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve with steamed rice.
RED CURRY CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Steps:
- Heat a wok over high heat. When the wok begins to smoke, add 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil. Add the carrots and green beans and stir-fry for 1 minute. Splash in 2 tablespoons stock to facilitate cooking and stir-fry for another minute. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Wipe the wok dry and return to the heat. When the wok is hot, add the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil. Add the garlic, ginger and half the chiles and stir-fry for less than 1 minute. Add the curry paste and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the kaffir lime leaves and chicken and stir-fry until the chicken has browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the coconut milk and stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup stock, the shiitake mushrooms, scallion light parts, bean sprouts and fish sauce and cook until the chicken has cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add the green beans and carrots back in and season with salt and white pepper. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with the remaining chilies, some bean sprouts, the scallion greens and cilantro.
SLOW COOKER/CROCK POT THAI RED CURRY CHICKEN
Got a slow cooker? Then try this delicious chicken curry. If you don't have a slow cooker, never fear, just cook it for a long time over a gentle heat. Note: Curry pastes vary in heat rating - adjust the amounts to suit your requirements
Provided by Sonya01
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, in batches, for 1 to 2 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Reduce frying pan heat to low. Add remaining oil to pan. Add curry paste and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until aromatic. Add stock and stir until curry paste has dissolved. Add mushroom and bamboo shoots. Pour mixture over chicken and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 1/2 hours. Combine fish sauce, sugar and coconut milk in a jug. Stir into curry. Cover and cook on HIGH for a further 30 minutes.
- Stir in basil. Spoon curry over rice. Serve.
THAI RED CURRY SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
Categories Soup/Stew Chicken Coconut Basil Curry Eggplant Green Bean Simmer Boil Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add curry paste; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken; stir 2 minutes. Add green beans and eggplant pieces; stir 1 minute. Add broth, coconut milk and fish sauce; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in basil and serve.
RED CURRY CHICKEN AND PUMPKIN SOUP
As the weather turns colder and the days get shorter, and maybe you start feeling those winter blues, make a big pot of this red curry chicken and pumpkin soup. When people think of comfort food, they usually don't think of it as exciting and interesting, but this incredibly tasty soup is the rare exception. It will warm your heart and sooth your soul, but stimulate you at the same time with its lovely contrast of flavors and textures.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Pumpkin Soup Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a soup pot over high heat. Add chicken to hot oil; cook, stirring occasionally until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 of the red onion and brown sugar. Cook until onions have softened and sugar starts to caramelize on the bottom of the pan, about 3 minutes. Stir in black pepper, cumin, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss in ginger and garlic; stir until sizzling, about 1 minute.
- Add 4 cups chicken broth and stir to deglaze the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil. Add coconut milk and curry paste. Add cayenne pepper and bay leaf. Stir in fish sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
- Carefully cut squash with a large knife on a cutting board. Remove seeds and peel and discard skin. Cut flesh into bite-sized pieces. You should have about 1 1/2 pounds squash.
- Add squash to soup and salt to taste. Add remaining chicken broth to cover squash. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until pumpkin is just barely tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in remaining red onion, bell pepper, and green onions; cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, and stir in 1/2 cup cilantro and 1/4 cup basil. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with more cilantro, basil, green onions, and serrano chiles. Squeeze lime juice into each bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1532.8 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
THAI RED CURRY WITH CHICKEN
You don't need too many special ingredients on hand to make this delicious Thai red curry meal!
Provided by Jordan VanDijk
Categories Main Dish Recipes Curries Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Keep warm until ready to use.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, 1/2 of the garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is browned and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Add remaining oil to the same pan. Saute remaining garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chile paste. Add coconut milk and stir until blended. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, lemongrass, lime leaves, lime juice, and fish sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- Add chicken and broccoli, and simmer gently for 10 more minutes. Taste and season as necessary. Serve over warm rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 532.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CHICKEN, WALNUT, AND RED GRAPE SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING
Categories Salad Chicken Onion No-Cook Low Fat Quick & Easy Yogurt Mayonnaise Walnut Curry Summer Healthy Grape Lettuce Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir curry powder in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to medium bowl. Add light mayonnaise, yogurt, mango chutney, minced ginger, and grated orange peel. Whisk to blend. Stir in chicken, grapes, green onions, and chopped walnuts. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Place lettuce leaf on each of 4 plates. Divide salad among leaves. Garnish each plate with grape cluster.
ROASTED RED CURRY CHICKEN WITH APPLE JUS
Steps:
- Make chicken:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Mix oil and curry paste in small bowl. Rinse chickens; pat dry. Sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper. Place apple, garlic, cilantro and mint in cavities of chickens, dividing equally. Rub curry mixture over chickens. Tie legs together.
- Place chickens in large roasting pan. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, basting occasionally, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer chickens to platter. Tent with foil.
- Prepare jus:
- Shake mustard seeds in medium skillet over low heat until color darkens and seeds begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Transfer mustard seeds to medium bowl.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, thyme and brown sugar to skillet and sauté until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, apple juice, wine and cinnamon sticks. Boil until mixture is reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes. Strain into medium saucepan. Bring jus to simmer. Add apple cider vinegar, toasted mustard seeds and remaining 4 tablespoons butter and whisk just until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper. Serve jus with chickens.
RED CURRY CHICKEN
Warm up on a chilly fall evening with this Thai-inspired curry. The classic mix of sweet coconut milk and savory red curry paste are sure to liven up a weeknight meal. Instead of a traditional wok, I am using a casserole dish and letting the chicken braise in the oven.
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Whisk the coconut milk, curry paste, and fish sauce together in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; add the onion, lemongrass, garlic, and ginger. Lightly season the chicken and add it to the baking dish, turning to coat in the sauce, then arranging it skin-side-up.
- Bake the chicken, basting occasionally with the sauce, until lightly browned on top and cooked through (an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of a breast registers 160 degrees F), 50 to 55 minutes. Sprinkle with the cilantro and basil and serve with lime wedges on the side. Serve with cooked rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
THAI PINEAPPLE RED CURRY CHICKEN
Capture all the flavors of your favorite Thai restaurant in our quick-fix curry that can be on the table in just under an hour.
Provided by By Arlene Cummings
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over high heat. Add chicken, garlic and ginger; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add the curry paste; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until sauce has thickened and chicken is no longer pink in center.
- Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY RED THAI CURRY WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
This easy Thai curry with chicken and broccoli takes very little time and is nice and spicy. You can of course adjust the amount of curry paste to your liking.
Provided by Eli
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 26m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat and saute chicken until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and season with sugar and salt. Mix well. Add broccoli, cover, and simmer until broccoli is soft, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 760.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
THAI RED CURRY CHICKEN BAKE
This baked chicken dish is an easy take on Thai red curry, made in the oven. Serve with steamed rice.
Provided by KYALALA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai Main Dishes Curry
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place in a roasting pan.
- Mix coconut milk, curry paste, and brown sugar in a bowl until well blended. Pour over chicken. Place onions on top of chicken and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 45 minutes to 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 102.6 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 535.6 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
RED COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY
This dish can be quite hot and spicy depending on the brand of curry paste used. the variety in the pouch (instead of the jar or can) tend to be milder. For those sensitive to spicy food, reduce the curry paste to 2 teaspoons. In a pinch, use mild Indian curry paste. Serve over rice. From Canadian Living Magazine.
Provided by daisygrl64
Categories Curries
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- cut chicken into bite-size pieces.in a wok or large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat, stir fry chicken in batches, until browned, about 3 minutes, transfer to plate, set aside.
- add remaining oil to wok, stir fry eggplant, onion, garlic, ginger and curry paste until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
- pour in coconut milk and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes.
- reduce heat to simmer, add fish sauce, sugar, lime rind and lime juice, salt, peppers and chicken and any accumulated juices. cover and cook stirring occasionally until slightly thickened and peppers are tender, about 10 minutes.
- add basil and coriander, and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right curry paste. Red curry paste is a key ingredient in this dish, so be sure to choose a good quality paste that is flavorful and aromatic. Look for a paste that is made with fresh, natural ingredients and has a good balance of heat and flavor.
- Prep your ingredients. Before you start cooking, take some time to prep your ingredients. This will make the cooking process go much smoother. Chop the chicken, vegetables, and herbs, and measure out the spices and other ingredients.
- Cook the chicken first. The chicken is the protein in this dish, so it's important to cook it first. This will ensure that the chicken is cooked through and flavorful.
- Add the vegetables. Once the chicken is cooked, add the vegetables to the pot. Cook the vegetables until they are tender but still have a bit of crunch.
- Add the coconut milk and curry paste. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the coconut milk and curry paste to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the curry has thickened.
- Season to taste. Once the curry has thickened, season it to taste with fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. You may also want to add a bit of chili powder or cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Serve with rice or noodles. Red chicken curry is traditionally served with rice or noodles. You can also serve it with roti or naan bread.
Conclusion:
Red chicken curry is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy coconut milk sauce, tender chicken, and fragrant spices, this curry is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give red chicken curry a try. You won't be disappointed!
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