Yellow Coconut Chicken Curry
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
divided
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 chicken breast fillets
- 1 tsp each: salt
black pepper, sweet paprika
- 200 g/7 oz mushrooms
- 4 garlic cloves
minced
- 1 shallot
finely chopped
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- chopped, less or more to taste1 chili pepper
- 1 tsp each: ground turmeric
curry powder, ground cumin
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp brown sugar
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 400 ml/ 1 ⅔ cups coconut milk
full fat
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 200 g/7 oz small green asparagus
- chopped cilantro and scallions
for serving
Directions
- 1
Get the prep done before you start cooking. Season the chicken all over with salt, black pepper and paprika. Slice the mushrooms, mince the garlic, finely chop the shallot and the chili pepper, grate the ginger.If using large asparagus, remove the woody ends and cut into small pieces.
- 2
Heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add chicken and cook, for 5-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked and browned on both sides. This can vary with the size of your chicken. Remove from skillet and place on a clean plate.
- 3
To the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook until they start to release moisture. Add the remaining oil and stir in garlic, ginger, shallot and chili pepper. Cook until fragrant, for 2 minutes. Stir in turmeric, curry powder, cumin, brown sugar and white pepper. Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes, while scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
- 4
Pour in coconut milk and bring to a boil. Add soy sauce, fish sauce and lime juice. Stir in asparagus and transfer chicken back to the skillet. Simmer over low for 5 minutes or until the asparagus are crisp-tender and the chicken is heated through. Taste and add more soy sauce, if needed.
- 5
Finish off with cilantro and scallions, serve with rice or naan. Enjoy!
Yellow Coconut Chicken Curry
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply comforting meal that's both rich in flavor and surprisingly simple to prepare? This Yellow Coconut Chicken Curry delivers on all fronts, bringing a vibrant, creamy dish right to your kitchen table. It’s the perfect answer for a weeknight craving or a cozy weekend dinner.
Why This Recipe Works
What makes this yellow coconut chicken curry truly special is its incredible balance of richness and ease. The combination of full-fat coconut milk, a touch of butter, and a thoughtful blend of aromatic spices like turmeric, curry powder, and ginger creates a velvety sauce that clings beautifully to every piece of chicken. It’s designed to be deeply satisfying comfort food without the fuss.
What to Expect
Prepare for a feast for your senses. You'll be greeted by the warm, inviting aroma of fragrant spices as you cook, leading to a visually appealing dish with its characteristic golden hue from the turmeric. Each spoonful offers tender chicken breast, earthy mushrooms, and crisp-tender asparagus, all enveloped in a luxuriously creamy, savory-sweet coconut sauce with a bright finish from lime. The subtle heat from the chili pepper rounds out the complex flavors, making every bite an exciting experience.
Customization & Variations
Want to make it your own? The chili pepper amount is easily adjustable to your preferred heat level—make it mild or fire it up. For subtle shifts in the savory-tangy profile, feel free to fine-tune the balance of lime juice, fish sauce, and low sodium soy sauce to your personal taste. While the recipe features chicken breast, you can consider using chicken thighs for a slightly richer texture, though the provided ingredients are for breast fillets.
Serving & Context
This Yellow Coconut Chicken Curry makes an impressive yet effortless main course, ideal for a comforting family dinner or a casual gathering with friends. Serve it hot over steamed rice to soak up all that delicious sauce, or alongside naan bread for dipping. A sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro and scallions provides a final flourish of freshness and color.