Thai Yellow Chicken and Potato Curry
Chicken and potatoes simmer in a coconut yellow curry sauce for serving with rice.
On this page: Recipe card · Why you’ll love this recipe · Items needed · Ingredient notes · Tips for this recipe · Serving suggestions · Storage and make-ahead · Common questions
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The ingredient combination. Thai yellow curry paste, chicken thighs and low-sodium chicken broth form the base of this recipe.
- A clear cooking sequence. The recipe card separates preparation, cooking, and finishing so you can work through one step at a time.
- A defined yield. The card makes 8 servings. Use its serving control to scale ingredient amounts, then reassess pan space and cooking time.
Items needed
Gather the tools for the method you plan to use. Alternate cooking methods may need different appliances.
- Saucepan or cooking pot
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food thermometer
Ingredient notes
- Coconut milk. Follow the type specified in the ingredients. Canned coconut milk and a carton coconut beverage have different thicknesses and are not equivalent measures of fat or calories.
- Prepare before you start. Measure Thai yellow curry paste, chicken thighs and low-sodium chicken broth and follow any slicing, chopping, rinsing, or thawing directions in the ingredient list.
- Packaged ingredients. Check labels for your dietary needs and use the products named in the card when matching its nutrition estimates. A brand change can also change salt, sweetness, or thickness.
Thai Yellow Chicken and Potato Curry
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Warm the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Soften the onion for 3–4 minutes, then stir in the curry paste for 1 minute.
- Add the diced chicken and stir for 5–6 minutes. Pour in the broth, then add the potatoes and carrot.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Stir in the coconut milk and simmer uncovered for another 3–5 minutes. Season with the brown sugar and fish sauce.
- Take the pot off the heat, add the lime juice, and finish with herbs. Serve with rice if desired; rice is additional to the curry recipe.
Nutrition
Notes
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Milk: MALK or So Delicious unsweetened beverage where suitable. These do not provide the same protein as protein milk; keep canned coconut milk where specified.
These are shopping options; the recipe’s estimated nutrition may use a different product. Substitutions change nutrition and may affect texture. Choosing one dairy-free or gluten-free ingredient does not make the whole recipe dairy-free or gluten-free. See Mel’s preferred products and photos.
Tips for this recipe
- Prepare the measured ingredients before heating the pan or assembling the dish. Follow the written order so ingredients are ready when they are needed.
- When scaling the recipe, increase ingredients together but keep the same doneness checks. A larger batch does not necessarily cook in the same time.
Serving suggestions
Serve after the resting or finishing step. Pair with vegetables and a starch if desired, and count sides separately unless they are included in the ingredients.
Storage and make-ahead
Refrigerate perishable portions in shallow, covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days. If reheating cooked leftovers, heat them to 165°F throughout.
Food-safety reference: USDA leftover-storage guidance.
Common questions
Should I weigh ingredients before or after cooking?
Use the stage written next to each ingredient. Raw, cooked, drained, and dry weights are different; keep that distinction when measuring a portion or using the nutrition estimate.
What are the calories and macros per serving?
One serving provides an estimated 375 calories, 36.7 g protein, 15.1 g total carbohydrate, 17.2 g fat and 2 g fiber. One serving is 1/8 of the finished recipe.
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