Thai Yellow Chicken Curry
Thai Yellow Chicken Curry is a easy Thai recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Flo Lum on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 55 min
Cost: $9.90 total, $2.48 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Thighs (Boneless, skinless, cut into 1.5‑inch pieces)
- 1 large Shallot (Sliced into strips)
- 1 pound Warba Potatoes (Quartered; can substitute white or red potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons Yellow Curry Paste (Thai brand such as Roy D; any yellow curry paste works)
- 1 can Coconut Milk (Full‑fat, 13.5 oz; shake before opening)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth (Low‑sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (Balances flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce (Thai fish sauce for umami)
- 8 leaves Thai Basil Leaves (Torn into strips; can use regular basil or cilantro)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (For sautéing)
Instructions
Prep Ingredients
Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut into 1.5‑inch pieces. Slice the shallot into thin strips. Quarter the potatoes.
Time: PT10M
Sauté Shallot
Heat the Dutch oven over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, then add the sliced shallot. Cook, stirring, for about 2–3 minutes until softened.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium heat
Toast Curry Paste
Add 3 Tbsp yellow curry paste to the pot and stir for 1 minute to release its aromas.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium heat
Deglaze with Coconut Milk
Pour in 2 Tbsp coconut milk, stirring to combine the paste into a smooth sauce.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium heat
Cook Chicken
Add the chicken pieces, stirring to coat them in the curry sauce. Cook for about 3 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned on the outside.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium heat
Add Potatoes, Remaining Coconut Milk & Broth
Stir in the remaining coconut milk, the quartered potatoes, and 1 cup chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium‑high heat
Simmer Curry
Reduce heat to medium‑low, cover the pot, and let the curry simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork‑tender.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: medium‑low heat
Season
Stir in 1 Tbsp sugar and 2 Tbsp fish sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium‑low heat
Finish with Basil
Turn off the heat and fold in the torn Thai basil leaves. Let the residual heat wilt the basil.
Time: PT1M
Serve
Ladle the curry into bowls and serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo-Friendly, Keto-Friendly (moderate carbs)
Allergens: Coconut, Fish
Last updated: March 11, 2026






