Best 7 Best Ever Thai Chicken Curry Recipes

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**Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our comprehensive guide to Thai chicken curry recipes. Embark on a culinary journey through Thailand's vibrant cuisine, where aromatic spices dance with creamy coconut milk and tender chicken, creating a harmonious blend that tantalizes your taste buds.**

**1. Classic Thai Green Chicken Curry:** Dive into the heart of Thai cuisine with this classic green curry. The vibrant green hue, a result of fresh green chilies, kaffir lime leaves, and fragrant herbs, captivates the eyes. Succulent chicken simmers in a velvety coconut milk broth, absorbing the essence of lemongrass, galangal, and aromatic spices, resulting in a symphony of flavors that leaves you craving more.

**2. Red Curry with Chicken and Bamboo Shoots:** Experience the fiery side of Thai cooking with this tantalizing red curry. A vibrant red paste, made from dried red chilies, lemongrass, and galangal, forms the base of this delectable dish. Tender chicken and crisp bamboo shoots play harmoniously amidst the spicy coconut milk broth, creating a delightful balance of heat and texture.

**3. Yellow Curry with Chicken and Potatoes:** Embark on a milder culinary adventure with this comforting yellow curry. Turmeric lends its golden hue and earthy flavor to the rich coconut milk broth. Chicken and potatoes harmoniously blend with the aromatic spices, resulting in a satisfying and flavorful dish that warms the soul.

**4. Panang Curry with Chicken and Sweet Basil:** Discover the unique flavors of Panang curry, known for its rich, nutty taste. A harmonious blend of aromatic spices, including coriander, cumin, and kaffir lime leaves, creates a complex flavor profile. Chicken and sweet basil add depth and freshness, making this curry a delightful treat.

**5. Massaman Curry with Chicken and Peanuts:** Journey to the southern region of Thailand with this exotic Massaman curry. A symphony of spices, including cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, dances in a creamy coconut milk broth, creating a mild yet captivating flavor. Chicken and roasted peanuts add texture and richness, making this curry a true culinary masterpiece.

**6. Khao Soi Curry with Chicken and Crispy Noodles:** Embark on a culinary adventure to northern Thailand with this unique Khao Soi curry. A rich and flavorful broth, made from a blend of red and yellow curry paste, coconut milk, and aromatic spices, serves as the foundation for this delectable dish. Chicken and crispy egg noodles add texture and depth, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE



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A golden-hued Thai chicken curry simmered with individual spices, fresh herbs, and a hint of cinnamon with a swirl of coconut milk added at the end.

Provided by Darlene Schmidt

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 skinless chicken thighs, or 6 to 8 drumsticks
1/3 can full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup chopped onion (purple or white)
1 thumb-sized piece fresh galangal or ginger , grated or finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow chili, minced, OR 1 red chili, minced (to taste -- omit for very mild curry)
1 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons whole cumin seed
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
3 teaspoons ground coriander
2 makrut lime leaves or 3 to 4 bay leaves
2 medium potatoes, chopped into chunks
1 cinnamon stick or pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • Warm a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl around to coat the bottom, then add onion, galangal or ginger, garlic, and chile. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes to release the fragrance.
  • Add the white wine . Simmer over medium-high heat 5 minutes to burn off alcohol. Then add the chicken stock, fish sauce, cumin seed, turmeric, coriander, and lime leaves or bay leaves. Stir well.
  • Add chicken pieces. When the curry returns to boiling, reduce heat to medium, or until you get a nice simmer. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and cover 3/4 with a lid. Continue simmering another 20 minutes, or until chicken is tender and coming away from the bone and potatoes are cooked.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add 1/3 can coconut milk and cinnamon stick (if using) and give the curry a gentle stir. Taste-test for spice and depth of flavor. If not flavorful or salty enough, add more fish sauce, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired flavor is reached. If too spicy or salty, add more coconut milk.
  • Serve with the fresh coriander sprinkled over and Thai jasmine-scented rice on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 444 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 27 g, ServingSize serves 4 with rice, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

THAI CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY



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Thai Chicken Coconut Curry - An EASY one-skillet curry that's ready in 20 minutes and is layered with so many fabulous flavors!! Low-cal, low-carb, and HEALTHY but tastes like comfort food!!

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 to 3 tablespoons coconut oil (olive oil may be substituted)
1 medium/large sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, diced small
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground coriander
one 13-ounce can coconut milk (I used lite; full-fat will deliver a richer/thicker result)
1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1 to 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, or to taste (curry powder may be substituted, to taste)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
about 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar, optional and to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped for garnishing (basil may be substituted)
rice, quinoa, or naan, optional for serving

Steps:

  • To a large skillet, add the oil, onion, and sauté over medium-high heat until the onion begins to soften about 5 minutes; stir intermittently.
  • Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is done; flip and stir often to ensure even cooking.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, coriander, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir frequently.
  • Add the coconut milk, carrots, Thai curry paste, salt, pepper, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium, and allow mixture to gently boil for about 5 minutes, or until liquid volume has reduced as much as desired and thickens slightly.
  • Add the spinach, lime juice, and stir to combine. Cook until spinach has wilted and is tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and optionally add brown sugar, additional curry paste, salt, pepper, etc. to taste.
  • Evenly sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately. Curry is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 66 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 25 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 445 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

THAI CHICKEN CURRY



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Easy Thai chicken curry with coconut milk. With simple ingredients and fast prep, this ONE PAN Thai curry recipe will become an instant fave.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, or a mix!)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 leek (thinly sliced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 can full-fat coconut milk ((14 ounces) (do not use light, or the sauce won't thicken properly))
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (torn)
Prepared brown rice or sourdough for serving

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
  • Melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large, ovenproof skillet. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until deeply golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the bell pepper, leek, garlic, and ginger, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Stir in the curry paste. Cook for 5 additional minutes, stirring often. Slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring to combine. Return the reserved chicken to the skillet.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. The chicken will be fully cooked when a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, and the juices run clear. (Note: Smaller chicken breasts may be done closer to the 15-minute mark.)
  • Top with cilantro. Serve with rice and fresh sourdough bread for mopping up the sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), without rice or sourdough, Calories 473 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 39 g, TransFat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, UnsaturatedFat 4 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

THAI CHICKEN CURRY



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Learn how to make an authentic-tasting Thai chicken curry with this easy step-by-step recipe

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 shallots, or 1 small onion
1 stalk lemongrass
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3-4 tsp red Thai curry paste
4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar, brown is best
4 lime leaves
400ml can coconut milk
20g pack fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Peel shallots or onion and cut in half from top to root. Lay the cut sides flat on a board and thinly slice. Very finely slice the lemongrass, starting at the thinner end, stopping towards the base when it gets tough (often described as 'woody' and white in the centre).
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan for a couple of minutes until the oil separates (it looks more liquid at this point). Add the shallots or onion. Fry for 3-5 mins, until soft and translucent. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 min, stirring all the time.
  • Add chicken pieces and stir until they are coated. Add the lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar, lime leaves and coconut milk. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins until the chicken is cooked. Stir the curry a few times while it cooks, to stop it sticking and to keep the chicken submerged.
  • While the chicken is cooking, strip the leaves from the coriander stalks, gather into a pile and chop very roughly. Taste the curry and add a little more curry paste and salt if you think it needs it. Stir half the coriander into the curry and sprinkle the rest over the top. Serve with Thai jasmine or basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6.1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.35 milligram of sodium

(BEST EVER) THAI CHICKEN CURRY



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WOW! My Mum made this tonight out of a recipe book she owns and it is THE BEST meal I have ever had! It tastes so authentic! Please dont discount it cos its not yet rated....try it and then rate it, can guarantee this one is over 5 stars.

Provided by aussieqzine

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

thai chicken curry
1 onion, quartered
2 tablespoons grated ginger
1/2 tablespoon chopped chili
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons oil
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 chicken breast fillets
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (150 ml) can coconut cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Process onion, ginger, chilli, garlic and oil in a food processor until smooth.
  • Cook in pan with coriander, cumin and turmeric for 2-3mins.
  • Add chicken and little more oil if needed and cook 2-3mins.
  • Add chicken stock and tomato paste and stir well to combine. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut cream and heat through then stir in coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 187.1, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 4.3

Tips:

  • Use a good quality curry paste: This is the key ingredient in any Thai curry, so don't skimp on quality. Look for a paste that is made with fresh, natural ingredients and has a good balance of flavors.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level: Most Thai curries are spicy, but you can easily adjust the heat level to your liking by adding more or less chili peppers.
  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your curry the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken should be cooked until it is tender, but not overcooked. Otherwise, it will become tough and chewy.
  • Serve with rice or noodles: Curry is traditionally served with rice or noodles. This helps to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Thai chicken curry is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily adapted to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality curry at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this Thai chicken curry a try. You won't be disappointed!

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