Best 11 Thai Red Chicken Curry For Beginners Recipes

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Thai red chicken curry is a classic and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Its vibrant red color and creamy texture make it a visually appealing dish, while the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors creates a taste sensation that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. If you are new to cooking Thai food, this recipe is a great place to start. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delicious and authentic Thai red chicken curry that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

THAI RED CURRY CHICKEN



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This fragrant Thai chicken curry is a one-pan dish that comes together in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small bunch scallions, thinly sliced, light and dark green parts divided
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (see note)
1 (14-oz) can coconut milk (unsweetened)
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2½ tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1½ pounds chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon lime juice, from 1 lime
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over medium-low heat in a large nonstick pan. Add the light scallions, garlic, and jalapeño and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not brown.
  • Add the coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar and whisk together. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened, a few minutes. Add the chicken and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally to promote even cooking, until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. (Do not let the sauce boil; the idea is to cook the chicken gently so that it's tender.) Stir in the lime juice, dark scallion greens, and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime, if necessary. Serve with jasmine rice.
  • Note: As always, take care when working with jalapeño peppers. If you touch the seeds or ribs, be sure to wash your hands well and avoid touching your eyes.
  • Note: It's important to wait until you're ready to eat to cook the chicken. If you want to get a head start, prepare the sauce up until the point when the chicken is added. Take it off the heat and then poach the chicken right before serving. If the chicken sits in the hot curry sauce for too long before serving, it will overcook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649, Fat 51 g, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Sugar 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 886 mg, Cholesterol 128 mg

THAI RED CURRY WITH CHICKEN



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Recipe VIDEO above. A Thai Red Curry with Chicken is one of the world's most popular curries! Make this with store bought curry paste (we give it a freshness boost) OR homemade red curry paste (the fresh flavour can't be beaten!). SPICE Level: Mild to hot BUT if using store bought paste, depends on what brand you use (Note 5).

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 - 6 tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste ((store bought, Maesri best) (Note 1))
1 quantity homemade Thai Red Curry Paste
2 large garlic cloves (, minced)
2 tsp fresh ginger (, finely grated )
1 tbsp lemongrass paste (or finely chopped fresh (Note 3))
3 tbsp vegetable oil ((or canola or peanut))
1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth/stock (, low sodium)
400 ml / 14 oz coconut milk ((full fat!))
6 kaffir lime leaves ((Note 4))
1 tbsp sugar ((white, brown or palm))
2 tsp fish sauce (, plus more to taste)
350g / 12 oz chicken thighs ((boneless and skinless), cut into 0.75 / 1/3" thick slices (Note 5))
150g / 5 oz pumpkin or butternut squash, ( cut into 1.5cm / 3/5" cubes (~1 heaped cup))
120g / 4oz green beans (, trimmed and cut into 5cm/2" pieces)
12 Thai basil leaves ((Note 6))
Fresh red chilli slices ((small chilli - spicy, large = less spicy))
Fresh coriander / cilantro leaves
Steamed jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy based skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add curry paste and Extras (if using jar paste) and cook for about 2 minutes so it "dries out" (See video)
  • Add chicken broth and stir to dissolve paste. Simmer rapidly for 3 minutes or until liquid reduces by half.
  • Add coconut milk, lime leaves, sugar and fish sauce. Stir, then add chicken.
  • Spread chicken out, bring to simmer, then turn heat down to medium. Simmer for about 8- 10 minutes or until Sauce reduces, the chicken is cooked and the sauce is almost at the thickness you want.
  • Do a taste test. Add more fish sauce (or even shrimp paste) to add more saltiness, sugar for sweetness.
  • Add pumpkin and beans, stir. Cook for 3 minutes or until pumpkin is just cooked through and Sauce is thickened - see video for Sauce thickness.
  • Remove from heat. Stir through a handful of Thai basil leaves.
  • Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh red chilli slices and fresh coriander/cilantro leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

THAI RED CHICKEN CURRY



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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

1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon red curry paste
2 cups frozen stir-fry vegetable blend
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
Cooked jasmine rice
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

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 CHICKEN CURRY



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This is a quick and easy curry stir-fry made with chicken, zucchini, red bell pepper and carrot. Coconut milk and curry paste make an irresistible sauce. No need to go out to eat, as this dish is ready in about 20 minutes!

Provided by THEKNACKEREDCHEF

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
1 cup sliced halved zucchini
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
½ cup sliced carrots
1 onion, quartered then halved
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces; cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Mix in the curry paste, zucchini, bell pepper, carrot and onion. Cook and stir for a few minutes.
  • Dissolve the cornstarch in the coconut milk, then pour into the skillet. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 1 minutes. Right before serving, stir in the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 147.2 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

THAI RED CHICKEN CURRY FOR BEGINNERS



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium shallots, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
1 red chile pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk, divided
2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped Thai basil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup chopped Thai basil
1 stalk scallion, finely chopped

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

AUTHENTIC THAI RED CURRY WITH CHICKEN



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I spent many months traveling in Thailand and Thai Red Curry quickly became my favorite dish. This dish is suppose to be spicy! If your sinuses aren't draining and a little perspiration isn't forming on your forehead halfway through this meal, you don't have the real thing. I know most people don't enjoy their food this spicy, so I toned it down a bit. Also, this dish is flexible and fun to cook. If you like onions, put in more. Like three kinds of peppers, add them. You get the idea. Just go with it. Enjoy!

Provided by Marc Bowman

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
5 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (I recommend Pantai or Mae Ploy brands)
3 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk (I like the thick creamy kind)
3 tablespoons oil (I use canola)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock (If you do not have chicken stock, double up on the bullion)
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 yellow onions
4 green bell peppers
2 carrots
2 small Japanese eggplants
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
8 sweet basil (leaves)
1 teaspoon dried basil
8 -10 large cherry tomatoes
4 cups jasmine rice (cooked)

Steps:

  • Cut onion, bell pepper, and eggplant into bite size pieces and set aside. (I like large chunks on my spoon, so I don't cut them too small).
  • Shred carrots with a vegetable peeler and set aside.
  • Cut tomatoes in half and set aside.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces and set aside.
  • Pour the oil into a five-quart pot and put over medium heat.
  • When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add the Thai Red Curry Paste and stir, sautéing for about 2 minutes. (I like my Thai Red Curry the same as I ate it in Thailand, very spicy. Therefore, I use about 6 to 8 tablespoons of curry paste. My guess is most people would use about five. Any less, what's the point? Use your judgment for what you like.).
  • Add the coconut milk and chicken stock, then throw the chicken bullion cube in the pot and stir.
  • After the liquid begins to boil, add the vegetables, carrots, and tomatoes.
  • Add sugar, lemon juice, sweet basil leaves, and crushed basil, then bring to a boil again. (I usually turn the heat down and allow the vegetables to cook for about five minutes or so before adding the chicken.).
  • Add the chicken and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for about five more minutes.
  • Serve with hot Jasmine rice.

QUICK THAI CHICKEN RED CURRY



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Make and share this Quick Thai Chicken Red Curry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by deinemuse

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1- to 2-inch-long julienne strips
1 medium orange bell pepper, cut into 1- to 2-inch-long julienne strips
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots
1 bunch scallion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons red curry paste
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 teaspoon curry
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (to taste)
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce or 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat medium pot over medium-high heat. Add coconut milk, garlic, ginger, broth, fish sauce (or soy sauce) and brown sugar; bring to a simmer.
  • Add pepper and scallions to coconut sauce while cooking chicken. Add bamboo shoots before adding chicken. Add red curry paste to taste.
  • Cut chicken into 1/2 cubes or smaller. Add chicken to frying pan with non-stick oil spray and add curry powder. Cook so that it is 90% done. Add to sauce mixture. Add more red curry paste to taste.
  • Let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, with jasmine or brown rice.
  • Calories: 253 cal. Carbohydrates: 11 g. Dietary Fiber: 2 g. Fat: 11 g. Protein: 26 g. Sugars: 5 g.

THAI RED CURRY CHICKEN BAKE



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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

1 ½ pounds chicken thighs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 small onion, chopped

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

FIVE-INGREDIENT RED CURRY CHICKEN



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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

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 (16 ounce) package skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small cubes
1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut (such as Trader Joe's® Extra Thick and Rich)
1 (11 ounce) bottle red Thai curry sauce (such as Trader Joe's®)
½ (16 ounce) package dried rice stick vermicelli noodles

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 WITH CHICKEN



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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

1 ½ cups water
1 cup jasmine rice
2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons Thai red chile paste
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
3 makrut lime leaves (optional)
1 medium lime, juiced
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 crown broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces

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

THE BEST THAI RED CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE



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Make and share this The Best Thai Red Chicken Curry Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by petlover

Categories     Curries

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup zucchini, cubed
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and cut into small strips
1/2 cup broccoli floret, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 lime, juice of
4 fresh Thai basil (or 1/2 tsp dried)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium and cook the onion for 5 minutes.
  • Add the curry paste and garlic then cook, stirring, for about 1 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes and salt then bring to a boil.
  • Add the vegetables and reduce heat and simmer until vegetable are soft.
  • Squeeze lime juice over chicken then add chicken and basil to the pot.
  • Cook until chicken is completely cooked.
  • Serve over Jasmine Rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906.3, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 25.6, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 2608.6, Carbohydrate 103.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 91.8, Protein 31.9

Tips for Making Thai Red Chicken Curry:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your curry the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level. If you like your curry spicy, add more chili paste or peppers. If you prefer a milder curry, use less.
  • Be patient when cooking the curry. It takes time for the flavors to develop, so don't rush the process.
  • Serve the curry with your favorite sides. Rice, noodles, or vegetables are all good options.

Conclusion:

Thai red chicken curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant flavors and creamy texture, this curry is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Thai red chicken curry a try. You won't be disappointed!

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