Chicken Curry with Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Chicken Curry with Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Three Golden Bells brand; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon chopped shallot; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons ground chili paste or dried chili flakes, or to taste; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 lemongrass stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces and bruised with the flat side of a knife; 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, cut into 3 slices and bruised with the flat side of a knife; 1 1/2 cups fresh chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth; 3 carrots, peeled, cut on the diagonal into 2/3-inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk or cow's milk; 1 yellow onion, cut into wedges; 1 medium sweet potato (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup Asian basil leaves, cut in half; 8 sprigs cilantro, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 scallions, chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Three Golden Bells brand
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground chili paste or dried chili flakes, or to taste
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 lemongrass stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces and bruised with the flat side of a knife
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, cut into 3 slices and bruised with the flat side of a knife
1 1/2 cups fresh chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
3 carrots, peeled, cut on the diagonal into 2/3-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk or cow's milk
1 yellow onion, cut into wedges
1 medium sweet potato (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup Asian basil leaves, cut in half
8 sprigs cilantro, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 scallions, chopped

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Combine 2 tablespoons of the curry powder and the salt in a bowl.
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Add the chicken and turn to coat the meat evenly.
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Set aside for 30 minutes.
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Heat the oil in a medium pot over moderate heat.
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Add the shallot, garlic, chili paste and the remaining 1 tablespoon curry powder, and stir until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
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Add the chicken and cook until the edges of the pieces are golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add the fish sauce, sugar, lemongrass, ginger and chicken stock.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
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Add the carrots and cook for 10 minutes.
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Add the coconut milk, onion and sweet potato and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
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Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with Asian basil, cilantro and scallions, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Three Golden Bells brand, 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste, 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Curry with Sweet Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Curry with Sweet Potatoes

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