Chicken in Thai-Style Yellow Curry
Chicken in Thai-Style Yellow Curry features tender chicken simmered in creamy coconut milk with aromatic yellow curry paste, sweet onions, and garlic. The sauce is rich and gently spiced, soaking perfectly into fluffy jasmine rice, while a sprinkle of cashews adds a buttery crunch. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or when you’re craving a warm, comforting bowl with layered Thai-inspired flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken in Thai-Style Yellow Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter gently in a large skillet over low heat. Add the curry paste; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and bring it to a simmer.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; add the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and chicken base and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the chicken mixture into the coconut-curry sauce. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, combine the water and rice in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 9 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
- 5
Serve the chicken curry over the rice. Garnish with the cashews just before serving.
- Calories 385.3 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 22.71 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 38.95 g 14%
- Total Fat 15.63 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.15 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 56.46 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 654.7 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 2.43 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 6.11 g --
- Added Sugars 2.21 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 133.83 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 1.41 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 130.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.72 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken in Thai Style Yellow Curry is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 385.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken in Thai-Style Yellow Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, Garlic, Jasmine Rice. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken in Thai-Style Yellow Curry?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 385.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken in Thai-Style Yellow Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken in Thai-Style Yellow Curry healthy?
- Chicken in Thai-Style Yellow Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 385.3 calories and 22.71 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 654.7 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.15 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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