We're celebrating the Chinese New Year -- "Year of the Ox" -- with this traditional, Chinese Curry Chicken dish that will dance in your mouth! It's a one-pot meal that's a cinch to prepare!
We used tender chicken thighs, aromatic curry and turmeric powder, tangy lemongrass, and a bit of heat from dried chili peppers. The starchy baby potatoes thicken the dish, so no need to serve with rice (extra carbs!).
Important Tip: Remove the red chili peppers before you eat this dish or you may have to call the fire department to rescue your tongue! Happy Chinese New Year! You'll savor this recipe for years to come! 新年快乐
This dish is bursting with flavor from the fragrant curry powder, turmeric powder, and red curry paste!
This one-pot dish is super easy to prepare! Just toss in the ingredients and slowly simmer!
Chinese Curry Chicken
Celebrate the Chinese New Year -- "Year of the Ox" -- with this easy, traditional Chinese Curry Chicken dish that will dance in your mouth!
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
- 4 shallots, sliced
- 4 stalks lemongrass, trimmed white parts only
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 6 pieces dried red chili peppers
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into large pieces
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1 ½ cans (22 oz.) light coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and sauté until starting to brown. Add in the lemongrass and sauté with shallots another 2 minutes.
- Toss in the baby potatoes and dried chili peppers and stir. Stir the chicken thighs together with the sautéed vegetables.
- Add in the red curry paste, curry powder, turmeric powder and coat the chicken well. Add in coconut milk and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and the potatoes are done. Remove lemongrass stalks and chili peppers before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 493
- Sugar: 4.4 g
- Sodium: 389.6 mg
- Fat: 25.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23.4 g
- Protein: 43.5 g
- Cholesterol: 186.7 mg
Sheila Barnes says
Made this last night for the family and got rave reviews! Could not believe how easy it was to make, but it tasted like it took all day to develop the flavors. Love, love, love this recipe, can’t wait to make again!
Asian Inspired Eats says
So happy you loved this curry chicken recipe! It's definitely one of my go-to's for an easy weeknight meal for the family. Keep that feedback coming, Sheila! Thank you!
Carolyn says
This sounds incredible!
Asian Caucasian says
Thanks so much, Carolyn! Hope you try this recipe soon!
Cheryl - Pook's Pantry says
This curry sounds so delicious!
Asian Caucasian says
Do you love curry as much as I do? It's so fragrant in this recipe!
Megan @ Megunprocessed says
I love one pot meals and curry!
Asian Caucasian says
Me too! And this one's a keeper. Perfect dish for the upcoming Chinese New Year!
Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says
All those flavors sound delicious!
Asian Caucasian says
Thanks, Lindsay! This is so easy and delish!