Best 8 Thai Orange Curry Chicken Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand with our enticing Thai Orange Curry Chicken recipe. This delectable dish tantalizes taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, orchestrated by a symphony of aromatic spices. Succulent chicken pieces are lovingly enveloped in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with zesty orange zest and juice, creating a vibrant canvas of flavors. Accompanying this main attraction are two equally enticing recipes: Fragrant Jasmine Rice, the perfect partner to soak up every drop of the flavorful sauce, and a refreshing Cucumber Salad, adding a crisp and cooling contrast to the richness of the curry. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant flavors and aromas that await you in this Thai culinary adventure.

Here are our top 8 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 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

THAI PANANG CURRY WITH VEGETABLES



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This Thai panang curry recipe is so easy to make at home and tastes better than take-out! This recipe is full of veggies and fresh flavor, and the tofu is optional. Recipe yields 4 servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Main dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Optional: 1 batch crispy baked tofu
Optional: 1 ¼ cups brown jasmine rice or long-grain brown rice, rinsed
1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
1 small white or yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
Pinch of salt, more to taste
1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin (1/4" wide) strips
1 yellow, orange or green bell pepper, sliced into thin (1/4" wide) strips
3 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal into ¼" thick rounds (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 to 2 tablespoons panang curry paste* (use 1 for mild or 2 for spicy)
1 can (14 ounces) regular coconut milk
½ cup water
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce**
1 ½ teaspoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, to taste
Optional garnishes: fresh Thai basil or regular basil, sriracha or chili garlic sauce for extra spice

Steps:

  • If you'd like to serve rice with your curry (optional): Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the rinsed rice and continue boiling for 30 minutes, reducing heat as necessary to prevent overflow. Remove from heat, drain the rice and return the rice to pot. Cover and let the rice rest for 10 minutes or longer, until you're ready to serve. Just before serving, season the rice to taste with salt and fluff it with a fork.
  • To make the curry, warm a large skillet with deep sides over medium heat. Once it's hot, add the oil. Add the onion and a sprinkle of salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the bell peppers and carrots. Cook until the bell peppers are easily pierced through by a fork, 3 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and curry paste and cook, while stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the coconut milk and water, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the peppers and carrots have softened to your liking, about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you're adding crispy tofu, stir it in now.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter, tamari, sugar and lime juice. Add salt, to taste (I usually add a pinch or two). If the curry needs a little more punch, add ½ teaspoon more tamari, or for more acidity, add ½ teaspoon more lime juice.
  • Divide rice and curry into bowls and garnish with fresh basil, if using. If you love spicy curries, serve with sriracha or chili garlic sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, no rice or tofu, Calories 349 calories, Sugar 8.5 g, Sodium 599.1 mg, Fat 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

THAI "ORANGE" CURRY CHICKEN



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This is by no means a Thai authentic dish. I had a bunch of Thai ingredients in my fridge, and just threw a concoction together and came up with this. It has a LOT of flavor, its spicy, and relatively easy to make.. I hope you enjoy it! :)

Provided by ssumthing

Categories     Curries

Time 50m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite sized pieces)
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 red bell peppers (chopped)
1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
1 tablespoon chili paste
1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated or minced)
1/2 onion (chopped finely)
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken, and cook just until white on all sides (do not overcook). Remove chicken and drain.
  • Add onion, garlic and ginger and cook until transparent.
  • Add coconut milk, then add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and let come to a boil.
  • Turn down heat to a simmer, and add chicken back into the skillet. Cover and simmer, stirring about every 10 minutes. I usually simmer it for about a half an hour covered, then remove the cover for the last 10 minutes to thicken a bit.
  • Serve over rice, and enjoy!

THAI CHICKEN CURRY



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This is a Thai chicken curry recipe I've been perfecting for many years. It is extremely flavorful, and the potatoes come out perfect, my favorite part of the dish. Serve over basmati rice.

Provided by bluremi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 teaspoon sesame oil, or as needed
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons Thai yellow curry paste
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon fish sauce
½ teaspoon Thai red chile paste
⅓ teaspoon ground coriander
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup water, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until garlic begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, curry paste, ginger, fish sauce, chile paste, and coriander; stir until evenly coated and well mixed.
  • Stir coconut milk and 1/2 cup water into the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in chicken, zucchini, and bell pepper. Continue to simmer, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 cup water in a small bowl; stir into the simmering mixture. Uncover, raise heat to high, and bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro and lime juice just prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 352.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

THAI ORANGE CHICKEN



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Slightly sweet, a little spicy and a hint of orange gives this chicken dish a unique flavor that is sure to wake up your taste buds. Serve over Chinese noodles or rice along with a green salad for a delicious, quick meal.

Provided by COOKINGQUEEN75

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 carrots, cut into matchsticks
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small pieces
½ cup water
½ cup peanuts
⅓ cup orange juice
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, ginger, and garlic until carrots are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer carrot mixture to a bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the same skillet.
  • Cook and stir chicken in the hot olive oil until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Add carrot mixture, water, peanuts, orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and red pepper flakes to chicken; stir to combine. Cover and simmer until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove about 1/4 cup sauce from the skillet; whisk in cornstarch until dissolved and sauce is smooth. Pour cornstarch mixture back into chicken and sauce; cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1359.8 mg, Sugar 25 g

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

MOM'S ORANGE CURRY CHICKEN



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I can remember deciding this was my favorite chicken when we lived in Florida -- when I was three or four! It's still my favorite. The curry gives the chicken a wonderful color and adds an exotic flavor to the sweet orange-honey-mustard sauce. I always serve with white rice. 6 WW pts per serving; rice is 3 pts for 3/4 cup.

Provided by quantumgirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2-3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut in serving pieces
curry powder (to coat chicken)
salt
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 oranges, peeled and sliced in half cartwheels

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Rinse and remove skin from chicken pieces and dry thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle chicken with curry powder to cover and a little salt on both sides and rub into meat.
  • Arrange chicken in baking dish sprayed with cooking spray,"skin"-side down.
  • Combine orange juice, honey and mustard in saucepan; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Pour over chicken and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Turn chicken and continue baking another 20-30 minutes or until richly browned.
  • (If sauce is reducing too much, add 1/2 cup water to pan and stir.) Remove chicken to heated serving dish (and/or cover with foil).
  • Add orange cartwheels to sauce and heat on stove 1 minute, scraping bottom of pan.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 212.8, Sodium 377.3, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 43.7, Protein 54.4

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use coconut milk instead of water.
  • Add a tablespoon of fish sauce for an authentic Thai taste.
  • If you like your curry spicier, add a teaspoon or two of red pepper flakes.
  • Serve with jasmine rice or your favorite noodle.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or basil for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This Thai Orange Curry Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give this Thai Orange Curry Chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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