Best 8 Yellow Curry Chicken Recipes

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When it comes to delectable and aromatic dishes, yellow curry chicken stands out as a culinary gem. Originating from the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia, this dish has captivated taste buds around the world with its harmonious blend of rich flavors. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy kick, there's a perfect yellow curry chicken recipe waiting to tantalize your palate. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the secrets of crafting an unforgettable yellow curry chicken dish, exploring various recipes that cater to different preferences and skill levels. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of simmering the curry to perfection, we'll provide step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and insider secrets to ensure you create a dish that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THAI YELLOW CHICKEN CURRY



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This Thai-style curry is fast and easy to make. It has a unique flavor that makes this dish anything but ordinary. Serve over jasmine rice.

Provided by regancooks

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 470.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

YELLOW CHICKEN CURRY



Yellow Chicken Curry image

We have a Thai restaurant in town that makes the best yellow curry. I found they buy their curry paste at a local Asian market and that was the key to this recipe. A lot of curries have potatoes in them and you can certainly add it to this one but I prefer it with out. I serve with Naan flat bread to scoop it up with.

Provided by startnover

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into pieces
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk
4 tablespoons yellow curry paste (you will need to add this a teaspoon at a time till you get the flavor you'd like. For mild use only)
1/2 cup bamboo shoot (drained)
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup pineapple (drained, I like more)
1/2 cup chopped carrot (I leave these out, personal pref)
1 cup water
5 -8 basil leaves
chopped cashews (to garnish)
4 -6 cups steamed jasmine rice

Steps:

  • In a stir fry pan mix 1 can coconut milk and the amount of curry you desire (start w/ half if you are unsure).
  • Then add other can of milk and heat till boiling.
  • Add the meat and continue to cook.
  • When the meat is about 1/2 way done add the carrots and water and cook till carrots are tender.
  • Add basil, pineapple, peas, and bamboo shoots and cook 2 more minutes.
  • Serve over rice, and garnish with chopped cashews if you desire.

YELLOW CHICKEN CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK



Yellow Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk image

This is my very special curry recipe, handed down to me from my grandmother. I grew up in the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, and have eaten a lot of curry in my life, in every form you can imagine! This particular dish consists of a yellow curry sauce (a little bit spicy), with chicken and potatoes which is served over jasmine rice. You can also use it as filling inside of a roti skin (minus the rice).

Provided by Tanya MK

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 ½ cups water, or more as needed
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
4 cloves garlic, chopped
4 tablespoons yellow curry powder, or more to taste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring 3 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all of the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Taste the rice; if it is still too firm, add a few more tablespoons of water. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.
  • While the rice is cooking, heat oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir until chicken is firm and no longer translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk. Add garlic, 4 tablespoons curry powder, soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, garlic powder, cumin, ginger, and red pepper flakes; stir with a wooden spoon until well mixed. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until potatoes are very soft and curry aroma is strong, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Uncover the curry and turn off heat. Taste and adjust curry powder, sugar, salt, and pepper as needed. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving over the cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.7 calories, Carbohydrate 86.6 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 768.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

YELLOW CURRY CHICKEN



Yellow Curry Chicken image

Spicy Curry Powder and and Lemongrass Paste flavor this classic chicken curry. Serve with jasmine rice tossed with scallions, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 dried red Thai chiles
1 recipe Quick Curry Powder
1 recipe Lemongrass Paste
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch of ground cloves
1 Idaho potato (about 8 ounces)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 cloves garlic, sliced
2 carrots, peeled, cut in 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1/4 cup low-fat canned coconut milk
1/2 cup water
2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts (optional)
Crushed red-pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, boil 1 cup water; pour water over chiles in a small bowl. Let soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain; set aside. Combine chiles, curry powder, lemongrass paste, salt, and cloves. Puree until smooth, adding water if necessary.
  • Peel potato; cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Place in a bowl of cold water to prevent discoloring. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch; toss to combine. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add curry paste; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion and garlic; cook until they start to soften, about 4 minutes. Add potato, carrots, coconut milk, water, chicken, stock, and cilantro. Cover; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Uncover; simmer until slightly thickened and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more. Serve garnished with chopped peanuts and red pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 g, Cholesterol 61 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, Sodium 398 g

THAI YELLOW CURRY CHICKEN



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A mildly spicy and absolutely splendiferous curry. Deep rich flavors from the chicken and coconut. The spice of the yellow curry pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the coconut milk. Tastes like Thailand. Garnish with your preferred aromatic. (Thai basil is my preference.)

Provided by RyWild

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons yellow curry paste
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced
5 cloves garlic, diced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon chicken soup base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
½ cup lightly salted cashews
1 ⅓ cups water
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Gently melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add curry paste; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  • Heat olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Saute until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and chicken base and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken mixture into the coconut-curry sauce. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine water and rice in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until all water has been absorbed, about 9 minutes. Turn off the heat and let rice sit, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
  • Serve chicken curry over rice. Garnish with cashews just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 604.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

LEWIS' YELLOW CHICKEN CURRY



Lewis' Yellow Chicken Curry image

A mild yellow curry that will appeal to a variety of palates.

Provided by d_lewis

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half, cut into small pieces
⅓ cup curry powder
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
½ cup half and half
1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir chicken, curry powder, and red pepper flakes into boiling water; cover saucepan and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and reduce heat to low.
  • Gradually stir half and half into chicken mixture. Add yogurt; cook and stir until chicken is cooked through and flavors blend, 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 63.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

YELLOW CURRY CHICKEN WITH JASMINE RICE



Yellow Curry Chicken with Jasmine Rice image

This is a mix of several different recipes to create a hybrid of Thai and Indian curry chicken. It has a bit of a kick to it, but is a very tasty kick of spice. There is also a layer of sweetness, which gives it a good mix of sweet and hot. Served over jasmine rice added another dimension to the flavor.

Provided by Matt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 potato, peeled and cubed, or more to taste
3 cups water
1 ½ cups jasmine rice
1 tablespoon peanut oil, or more to taste
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
½ (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon paprika, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half, cut into cubes
½ cup chicken stock
½ sweet onion, diced
¼ green bell pepper, diced
¼ yellow bell pepper, diced
¼ red bell pepper, diced
1 carrot, diced
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
1 bay leaf
½ cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat peanut oil in a large deep skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir red curry paste, ginger, and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir coconut milk into curry paste mixture until well blended. Stir cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, and salt into coconut milk mixture; add chicken and cook until chicken is about half-cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir chicken stock, potatoes, onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrot, fish sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, and bay leaf into coconut milk-chicken mixture; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add peas to mixture; cover skillet and cook until peas are heated through, about 5 more minutes. Serve over cooked jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 742.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

YELLOW CURRY WITH CHICKEN



YELLOW CURRY WITH CHICKEN image

Categories     Chicken

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups shredded chicken
2 onions cubed
2 new potatoes cooked and cubed
4 tablespoons coconut milk
2 tablespoons yellow curry paste (add more to tasted)
2 kaffir lime leaves
2 teaspoons palm sugar (brown sugar)
4 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan and briefly saute the onions. Add the yellow curry paste and saute for about 15 minutes. Stir in the rest of the ingredients except the fish sauce. Mix well. Cook on low level for about 5 minutes or till the chicken is tender. Season with fish sauce. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your curry the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally grown vegetables and chicken.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make yellow curry. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and spices to suit your own taste.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Yellow curry can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables. Choose sides that you enjoy and that will complement the flavors of the curry.

Conclusion:

Yellow curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its creamy coconut milk, fragrant spices, and tender chicken, yellow curry is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and flavorful meal, give yellow curry a try. You won't be disappointed!

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