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Thai Chicken Curry Recipe

Making dinner has just gotten much easier thanks to this Thai chicken curry recipe. Within 30 minutes, you will have a healthy, hearty spicy meal to share with your family.
  • cook TIME 25 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Asian, Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (26)

  • 12 oz skinless boneless chicken thigh
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1/2 tbsp lemongrass finely minced
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 0.25 oz red chile peppers cut into slices, for garnish
  • 0.5 oz ginger thinly sliced
  • 0.5 oz galangal thinly sliced
  • 4 oz carrots diced
  • 4 oz onions finely diced
  • 2 oz frozen peas thawed
  • 3 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp tamarind concentrate
  • 1/8 tsp cumin powder
  • 3 tbsp garlic finely minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp shallots finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper divided
  • 1/8 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 3 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp Thai fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander finely chopped, for garnish
  • 3 cups cooked medium-grain rice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Sear the chicken: Heat up 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz skinless boneless chicken thigh, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sear the chicken for 5 minutes or until golden-brown on both sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

2

Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, diced 4 oz carrots, 4 oz onions, and 3 tbsp minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until the onions are slightly translucent.

3

Sauté the seasonings: Add 1 tbsp red curry paste, 1 tbsp shallots, 1/2 tbsp lemongrass, 0.5 oz ginger, 0.5 oz galangal, 1/8 tsp ground white pepper, 1/8 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp ground coriander seeds, and 2 tsp curry powder. Stir constantly for 1 minute or until fragrant.

4

Add broth and simmer: Add the cooked chicken, 3 cups unsalted chicken broth, and 3 tsp brown sugar. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes over medium heat, uncovered.

5

Mix the thickener: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup coconut milk and 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch. Mix to dissolve.

6

Add peas and thickener: Bring the heat up to medium. Add 2 oz frozen peas, coconut thickener, 1 tbsp tamarind concentrate, 1/2 tbsp Thai fish sauce, and the remaining 1/8 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the pot. Stir constantly and cook for another minute or until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat.

7

Serve: Ladle hot curry into a deep dish or a bowl with 3/4 cup warm cooked rice per serving and garnish with 1/4 cup fresh coriander and 0.25 oz red chili peppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 500kcal | Fat 17g | Saturated Fat 7g | Trans Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 7g | Cholesterol 80mg | Sodium 585mg | Potassium 603mg | Carbohydrate 62g | Fiber 4g | Sugar 8g | Protein 25g | Vitamin A 5131IU | Vitamin C 12mg | Calcium 66mg | Iron 4mg