Vietnamese Chicken Curry With Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Vietnamese 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; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon shallot, chopped; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 lemongrass, stalks; 1 inch piece fresh ginger; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, unsweetened; 1 medium onion, cut into wedges; 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; Garnishes; 1/4 cup asian basil leaves; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 2 scallions, chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 lemongrass, stalks
1 inch piece fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups coconut milk, unsweetened
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Garnishes
1/4 cup asian basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 scallions, chopped

1
Combine 2 tablespoons of the curry powder and the salt in a medium bowl. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat the meat evenly. Set aside for 30 minutes.
2
Cut the lemongrass stalk into 3-inch pieces and smash them with the flat side of a knife, set aside. Peel the ginger and cut into 3 slices, set aside.
3
Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the shallot, garlic, dried red chili flakes and the remaining 1 tablespoon of curry powder; stir for about 10 seconds.
4
Add the chicken and cook until golden, 3-4 minutes.
5
Add the fish sauce, sugar, lemongrass, ginger and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
6
Add the carrots and cook for 10 minutes. Add the coconut milk, onion and sweet potato and cook for 15 minutes or until vegetable are tender.
7
Transfer to a serving bowl and top with garnishes.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese 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.

Vietnamese Chicken Curry With Sweet Potatoes

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