Description
This Yellow Thai Chicken Coconut Curry is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a fragrant coconut milk-based curry sauce with yellow curry paste, veggies, and a touch of sweetness. It’s the perfect one-pan dinner that comes together fast and tastes even better the next day.
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 small onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
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2–3 tbsp yellow curry paste (adjust to taste)
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1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 tbsp fish sauce
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 carrot, thinly sliced
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1 cup baby potatoes, halved
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1 cup green beans or snap peas (optional)
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Juice of 1/2 lime
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Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
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Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 small onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
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2-3 tbsp yellow curry paste (adjust to taste)
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1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 tbsp fish sauce
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 carrot, thinly sliced
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1 cup baby potatoes, halved
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1 cup green beans or snap peas (optional)
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Juice of 1/2 lime
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Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
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Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
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Heat the oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes.
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Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the curry paste and stir for 1 minute to release its aroma.
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Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
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Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar.
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Add the potatoes, carrots, and bell pepper. Bring to a simmer.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
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Stir in green beans (if using) during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
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Squeeze in lime juice and give it a final stir.
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Serve hot over jasmine rice, topped with fresh cilantro.
Notes
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You can substitute yellow curry paste with red or green if needed, but the flavor will change.
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Adjust the spice level by using more or less curry paste.
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Leftovers taste even better the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg