Powered by Mom Blog shares a Thai Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk Recipe
I love curry, I grew up on Vietnamese curry which is similar to the Thai Chicken Curry at least the way my mom made it. We like it with lots of curry sauce to spare so we can dip French bread into that’s how I ate it growing up and I know many of my mom’s friends made it and ate that way as well. You can add less coconut milk if you don’t want to be so saucy I’m bad with measurements but I tried to put it together for this recipe for you.
My philosophy is add or reduce what you want to suit your own tastes it doesn’t hurt to experiment that’s how you create true yumminess. Yes you get some duds too but to me that’s how you also eventually find just the right recipe too!
The recipe below is for cooking the curry in a pot but you can easily adapt it to a slow cooker which I’ve done. Just check your own slow cooker for the most appropriate setting. For the Breville Fast-Slow Cooker use the sauté function first to brown the chicken and then cook everything together in the pressure cooker function for about 20-25 minutes (mix the wet ingredients first before putting in the cooker).
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons of melted butter
1 white onion, chopped (optional)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – chopped (I tend to do 3-4 chicken breasts which is more than 1lb
2-3 large potatoes (russets are fine) I personally use more
2-3 large carrots (optional but we like it)
2 1/2 tablespoons yellow curry powder or if you’re like me mix your cumin and turmeric yourself to your taste
1 teaspoon garlic pureed (can use garlic powder in a pinch)
1 can coconut milk ( I use 2 as I said we like lot s of sauce), if you want a lower fat version use light coconut milk
½ teaspoon pureed ginger or finely chopped (optional)
1/3 cup chicken stock
2 tsp fish sauce (optional but it’s so good in curry)
1 bay leaf
Thai Basil
Preparation:
Mix melted butter with curry powder (or your mix) until it’s like a paste set aside in a small pan
Brown chicken with coconut oil in a frying pan or pot. I use a pot so that I can add everything to the pot. I add a bit of salt and pepper. As you can see I did not cut mine yet, I do it after it’s mostly cooked.
Add the garlic, onions and ginger with the chicken and let sauté for a few minutes. If there is not enough moisture in the pan add some of the chicken stock.
In a separate bowl mix coconut milk, fish sauce, remaining chicken stock and the curry paste, it doesn’t have to be mixed completely sometimes you can sometimes it’s still a bit chunky that’s okay.
Add to the pot with the sauce to the chicken
Mix all the remaining ingredients except the Thai Basil in the pot potatoes, carrots, bay leaf , keep on low medium heat, keep mixing until the coconut milk and spices are mixed nicely. Keep checking and stirring every so often, cook until potatoes and carrots are tender
It’s ready to serve over rice if you want or with French bread. I chop up and put the Thai Basil on top as a garnish so yummy!
Rosie says
I’ve not yet tried making any Thai recipes with coconut milk. This looks good and a nice one to try!
G K says
Everything in this sounds like something I’d love. I’ve only had curry once or twice before but never like this.
Linda Manns Linneman says
This looks and sounds so good. I love curry and I haven’t cooked with it in a long time. Thank you so much for sharing
Michele Ash says
Thanks so much for the recipe on Thai Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk! I’ve never tried Curry before and I don’t know if I’d like it or not. The recipe sounds good and I love the potatoes and carrots in with the chicken! I want to try it and see how I like curry. Thanks for sharing it with everyone! Thanks again, Michele 🙂
lisa says
I’ve never tried it. It sounds okay except for the fish sauce and ginger. I used to work at a place and at lunch time a group of guys used fish sauce on food. The smell is too strong.
Jennie says
Yum, this curry sounds delicious!
Kitty Iecvan says
I love coconut curries! I might try this over some rice noodles!
Shannon says
I love curry! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us.
ANN*H says
I like to try different foods and this recipe looks good so that I would give it a try . I am going to paste this on my Pinterest also . thanks for the recipe
Christina S. says
This looks easy and delicious! I’ll have to get my husband to whip some up! 😉
Holly F says
I’m posting for the wal-mart giveaway. BUT…I’m glad this was one of the steps. I’ve been looking to make Curry Chicken. I love curry and we have a local spice shop where going to get some to make this recipe. THANKS!!!!
Powered by Mom says
you are very welcome Holly, hope you enjoy it as much as we do 🙂
Tara L says
This looks really delicious my mom loves curry chicken & I am slowly liking it as well there is a place near our house and they have the best curry chicken & shrimp so good & I love the sauce it has a bit of a kick to it, but the potatoes in this recipe look yummy I think that is what got my attention (: Thanks
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
There’s a very convenient but mostly average Thai restaurant a few block away from us that we go to in the Summer (or nice, warm weather) because they have a lovely second floor covered – but outdoor garden dining area (patio). The indoor dining isn’t very inviting – and there are only three items on the menu that we really like.
My Honey/Hubby LOVES their Thai Coconut Chicken Curry and he thinks about it all year ’round. Given that the weather around here probably won’t be outdoor- dining-nice for at least three-four months – I’d love to try to duplicate it a home. I’m not sure if this recipe will be a true duplication – but it does sound very good and I’m going to give it a try THIS weekend! I’ll let you know how it goes (with The Man.) Thanks fot sharing!
Greisy Wardsworth says
Love curry I wan to Try this recipe thanks for sharing
Powered by Mom says
you are welcome Greisy 🙂 enjoy
Lynda Del says
Love the combination of ingredients in this recipe! Love curry!
Missy Marie says
Love curry! Looks like an awesome recipe. We have the sane dishes:)
Dena M Furgason says
This looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it. We are expecting a lot of snow this weekend and it will be the perfect time to try this recipe.
Dianna Thomas says
Oh My gosh11 This looks yummy– so now I need to gather up a few things and it will be a meal we will be having soon. The picture makes me a little hungry–I still have turkey left from New Years– I think I’ll use that up in this
Vanessa Wille says
YUM!! A large sum of my paycheck goes to the Thai restaurant down the road from me. They have the BEST yellow curry dish. I’ve never had the guts to try to cook it at home, but I do need to start conserving money. This recipe looks delish! Thank you for posting it!
Rachel Hester says
Looks and sounds wonderful!
Kathy Lane says
This looks so yummy! I am going to be trying this soon.This would be great on a cold day like today.
lisa says
I always appreciate a new recipe to try. Thanks.
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
Just what the doctor order for these cold winter nights – especially to serve to your hungry hubby who rides his bike to and from work (40+ miles RT) most day all year round – even in the rain and snow! Seriously, I’ve been looking for a recipe like this ever since last Spring when a local Thai restaurant that we loved and went to for many years (they had outdoor roof dining in the Summer!) served a Chicken Curry that looks (and sounds) just like this one – my Honey/Hubby’s absolute favorite – and I’ve really wanted to find a way to make it for him at home.
This recipe looks spot on (just wish we had a pressure cooker to make it in (didn’t win one – and didn’t receive one for Christmas, darn!) but I’m happy to make it the old fashioned way. Tonight would be a good time – to give my hubby a happy surprise when he gets home! Thanks!
Cheryl (@loucheryl) says
This looks so good! I would love some right now!
tanya holland says
This sounds amazing. Maybe I can get my husband to make it for me since he is a chef.
Tammy says
This sounds perfect because I was looking for a recipe for my chicken I have in the fridge! It sounds so good!
Tamarae Ellis says
I have been looking for a good Thai curry recipe and this looks delightful! The best part is that I can make it vegetarian friendly for my sis, but honestly the chicken and curry are what make it delish!
Vicki Howes says
I pinned this and have got to try it.
Michele Comas says
I am so making this recipe tomorrow! I Love this soup!
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Mello says
Mmm I love Thai food, but I have only had it at restaurants. Never thought about trying to make it at home. This recipe looks delicious
Cindy Paschke says
Wow…just the type of thing I’ve been looking for – your directions are so clear! I so appreciate that 🙂
Can’t wait to make this – YUM
Powered by Mom says
hope you like it 🙂
Mary Dailey says
Finally, we can make this at home. Can’t wait to try it!
Allison Downes says
This looks so yummy! I love the Basil garnish. Thank you for sharing.
Mer says
This sounds so flavorful! Thanks for the pictures throughout the process, as it’s always helpful to see how it’s supposed to look.
Kimberly Newcomb says
Sounds easy enough to make and yummy!
Holly Thomas says
I have wanted to try Curry for a long time but was reluctant to order it at a restaurant.
Doorsie Morrison says
You had me at curry and french bread!!! EEE!! Very good looking, authentic, family recipe! Nice you are passing your Moms recipe out to us, your heritage spreads out for us to enjoy! Thankyou!
Angela Higdon says
I have never tried a curry before, but it looks so good! Is it spicy?
Powered by Mom says
Angela, you can make it spicy or not, to make it spicy you add chilis and ginger at least I do, when my hubby and daughter eat it I don’t make it spicy 🙂
laura harris says
I wish I had some right now!
Trisha Carlson says
Yum! Thank you for sharing.
Jasmine P says
This is a recipe I’m going to have to try out!
Peggy Humbracht says
looks very good and a recipe I may try.
Aisha Belisario says
I would love to try this. I like chicken curry a lot.
lisa says
That sounds a bit too daring for me. I think I’d skip the curry.
dana schoppe says
looks good!! thanks for sharing!
Donna Cairns says
Looks good and looking forward to trying it
judy gardner says
i have never had Thai food, but this looks like a good place to start. i dont have a crock pot so i need to borrow my mom’s (or win this one – lol)
Debbie Welchert says
I’ve never cooked with curry before and always wondered what it taste like. This recipe sounds and looks amazing. I think it’s time I try curry.
RANDY FULGHAM says
THIS LOOKS YUMMY FOR MY TUMMY–THANKS FOR SHARING..
KARENALBERTWINSLOW says
THIS LOOKS VERY INTERESTING BUT IM NOT VERY MUCH INTO SPICES KINDA OF A PLAIN COOKER. I DONT EVEN LIKE MUSTARD. SO MAYBE NOT FOR ME. THANKS
Evelyn Chuter says
I have never eaten curry before. Probably because I grew up in a Sicilian family in New Orleans. I don’t know anyone that eats curry anything. But it sounds really good and I’m going to give it a try. It’ll be something different for my family to try. Thanks!
Jerri Davis says
This looks like a very festive and fun dish to make and tasty. Thank you, Jerri Davis
Britni Wilson Nolen says
This looks amazing!! I wrote down the recipe! thanks!!
Susan Johnson says
Thai yellow chicken curry is my most favorite Thai dish. I do add just a touch of sugar to give that savory flavor just a touch of sweetness. Everyone, if you haven’t tried yellow curry, I highly recommend it, especially if you haven’t had Thai food before. If you like this, branch out to green and red curries, but be careful, they do have more in the way of heat. Make sure it is Thai curry, not Indian. They are very different! Thai Kitchen is a good brand to start with, but I tend to go to the Asian store and get Mae Ploy- it’s inexpensive and fully authentic, and even more delicious!
teres null says
sounds wonderful!!
Debi H. says
I have never made curry before…this sounds delicious!! It looks like a nice comforting dish to make during the winter months.
Sandy Cain says
This sounds great. I love Asian/Asian-inspired food. I used to go to a restaurant years ago but all I had there was pad thai, so I’d love to “branch out” and try other regional goodies. I know this will be great because I love the mix of sweet & savory here – the coconut milk with the curry. Good stuff!!
Theresa M says
This dish looks really tasty and sounds like it is very healthy too. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for the recipe.
Theresa Andrews says
Looks yummy!
sharlene says
sounds good
Todd Lovessweeps says
Looks delicious – thanks for the recipe.
candi doucet says
this thai chicken recipe sounds delish, will have to try…ready for something different, thanks
Michelle F. says
that looks so yummy.
DENISE SMITH says
this looks really good i must try it
lindsay lester says
Mmm, looks yummy!
Laura C says
My husband absolutely love thai food so I will definitely have to try this recipe out!
Deana says
I have got to try this! 🙂
Galle McCarron says
This sounds totally delicious and healthy, especially with the use of coconut oil and milk. Thank you!
June S. says
(Powered by Mom Blog shares a Thai Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk Recipe) This recipe sounds so good to me, I eat a lot of soup during the winter months. Will make this for hubby and I real soon.
Jane Ritz says
This looks really good. I would definitely be stepping out of my “southern ” comfort cooking zone. I’m going to try it and I just bet I’ll like it.
Mary Mudd says
This looks amazing! I want to try this out asap, but I have a question. Where do I find, and what is, fish sauce? Ive got everything else I need, but that. Unless I have it and just dont realize it! But, the picture makes me want to take a bite right now.
Natasha says
looks so delish!
desiree says
the cocuntu mild not herd it but sound great meal
David says
The recipe looks good but the scent of curry tends to linger long after the meal has been eaten.
Amy says
This looks so good, I can’t wait to try it out!