Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Thailand with our beginner-friendly Thai Red Chicken Curry recipe. This classic dish combines the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy, featuring succulent chicken simmered in a rich and creamy red curry sauce. As you embark on your culinary journey, we guide you through every step of the process, ensuring success even for novice cooks.
In addition to the main recipe, we've included several variations to cater to various dietary preferences and taste buds. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, our Tofu Red Curry offers a delightful meatless alternative, while the Prawn Red Curry adds a delectable seafood twist. Craving something a bit milder? Our Red Curry with Coconut Milk tones down the heat without compromising on flavor.
THAI RED CURRY CHICKEN RECIPE
This Thai red chicken curry is wonderfully fragrant and full of flavor. It comes together quickly and easily in one pot and is perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Provided by Becky Hardin
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add in the shallot and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the chicken and cook until the surface turns white. Add in the curry paste and sauté, stirring constantly, until the curry paste is fragrant and has deepened in color.
- Slowly pour in the coconut milk. Stir in the lime leaves, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, add in the red bell pepper, and simmer for another 1-2 minutes until the bell pepper is tender. Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro and a juicy squeeze of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 379 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
THAI RED CHICKEN CURRY
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
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 CURRY WITH CHICKEN
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
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 CURRY CHICKEN
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
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 CHICKEN CURRY FOR BEGINNERS
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
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
THAI RED CHICKEN CURRY
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
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 CURRY
Forget ordering takeaway and make your own Thai red curry at home. This classic dish takes just 15 minutes to prep and it's bursting with flavour.
Provided by Elena Silcock
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and fry 1 tbsp ginger and 1 tbsp garlic paste for 2 mins. Add 5-6 tbsp red curry paste, sizzle for a few secs, then pour in 800ml coconut milk.
- Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer, stir a little and wait for the oil to rise to the surface.
- Add 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks, and lime leaves, and simmer for 12 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add 1 tbsp of the fish sauce and a pinch of brown sugar, then taste - if you like it a little saltier, add more fish sauce; if you like it sweeter, add a little more sugar.
- Bring to the boil, take off the heat and add ½ small pack Thai basil.
- Spoon the curry into four bowls and top with 1 red chilli, a thumb-sized piece of ginger and a few extra basil leaves. Serve with jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 2.4 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your curry. Look for fresh chicken, vegetables, and herbs.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level: The amount of red curry paste you use will determine how spicy the curry is. If you like things mild, start with a tablespoon or two. If you like it hot, you can add more.
- Use full-fat coconut milk: This will give the curry a richer, creamier flavor.
- Simmer the curry for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and lime wedges: This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Thai red chicken curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and authentic Thai curry that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Thai red chicken curry recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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