Easy Yellow Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Easy Yellow Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 tablespoons yellow curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger (fresh or dried); 1/2 teaspoon white sugar; 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, tenderized and cubed; 1/2 lemon, juiced; sriracha sauce, to taste

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons yellow curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger (fresh or dried)
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, tenderized and cubed
1/2 lemon, juiced
sriracha sauce, to taste

1
Before cooking: tenderize and cube chicken, chop onion and mince garlic (I combine the two ingredients in a food processor), and combine curry powder, cinnamon, paprika, ginger root, and sugar in a small cereal-sized bowl.
2
Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium heat.
3
Once oil is hot, add onion and garlic.
4
Saute onion and garlic until onion is browned.
5
Add curry spices to the pan (add olive oil if need be--use your better judgement).
6
Saute combination until the spices have soaked up all of the remaining olive oil.
7
Add coconut milk, tomato paste, and chicken.
8
Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
9
Remove bay leaf.
10
Add lemon juice.
11
Simmer for 5 more minutes.
12
Serve over white rice (or fancier rice, if you prefer).
13
Allow guests to add sriracha sauce to their tastes.

523

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 4 tablespoons yellow curry powder, and more.

Yes, Easy Yellow Chicken Curry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Yellow Chicken Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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