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    Home » Recipes » Chicken and Turkey

    Chinese Curry Chicken

    January 31, 2024 · Published: January 24, 2017 By: Asian Inspired Eats 10 Comments

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    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!

    Two bowls filled with Chinese curry chicken and potatoes with pieces of red peppers on top all placed on a white wooden board.

    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!

    Ingredients in three different glass bowls for making Chinese curry chicken with a lemongrass stalk and red chili peppers on the side on top of a wooden board.

    This one-pot dish is super easy to prepare! Just toss in the ingredients and slowly simmer!

    A blue stock pot filled with Chinese chicken curry and potatoes topped with spicy red peppers and stalks of lemon grass on top of a wooden board.
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    Two bowls filled with Chinese curry chicken and potatoes with pieces of red peppers on top all placed on a white wooden board.

    Chinese Curry Chicken

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    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

    Units Scale
    • 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

    1. 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.
    2. Toss in the baby potatoes and dried chili peppers and stir. Stir the chicken thighs together with the sautéed vegetables.
    3. 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.
    • Author: Asian Caucasian
    • 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

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    Comments

    1. Sheila Barnes says

      February 05, 2024 at 10:33 am

      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!

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      • Asian Inspired Eats says

        February 05, 2024 at 10:35 am

        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!

        Reply
    2. Carolyn says

      January 26, 2018 at 9:58 pm

      This sounds incredible!

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      • Asian Caucasian says

        January 27, 2018 at 4:02 pm

        Thanks so much, Carolyn! Hope you try this recipe soon!

        Reply
    3. Cheryl - Pook's Pantry says

      January 25, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      This curry sounds so delicious!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        January 27, 2018 at 4:03 pm

        Do you love curry as much as I do? It's so fragrant in this recipe!

        Reply
    4. Megan @ Megunprocessed says

      January 24, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      I love one pot meals and curry!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        January 24, 2018 at 1:21 pm

        Me too! And this one's a keeper. Perfect dish for the upcoming Chinese New Year!

        Reply
    5. Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says

      January 22, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      All those flavors sound delicious!

      Reply
      • Asian Caucasian says

        January 24, 2018 at 9:47 am

        Thanks, Lindsay! This is so easy and delish!

        Reply

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