Vietnamese Yellow Chicken Curry

Name: Vietnamese Yellow Chicken Curry
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 yellow onion, quartered and thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; Kosher salt; 2 stalks lemongrass, tender part only, halved lengthwise and cut into thirds; 4 thick slices peeled fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons mild yellow curry powder; 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar; 1 can coconut milk, well shaken; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 6 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (2 1/2 to 3 pounds); 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 russet potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into chunks; Steamed rice, for serving; Chopped fresh basil, for garnishing

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6 servings Easy

(1) Total: 55 mins Active: 25 mins

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Ingredients (16)

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 yellow onion, quartered and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt
2 stalks lemongrass, tender part only, halved lengthwise and cut into thirds
4 thick slices peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons mild yellow curry powder
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 can coconut milk, well shaken
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
6 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2 russet potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into chunks
Steamed rice, for serving
Chopped fresh basil, for garnishing

Nutritional Information

Calories769
Fat52.9g
Saturated fat23.13g
Trans fat0.19g
Carbs35.59g
Fiber4.35g
Sugar7.97g
Protein40.3g
Cholesterol203.74mg
Sodium692.22mg
Nutritional Analysis per serving (6 servings) Powered by

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Moist, juicy chicken thighs simmer in a Vietnamese yellow curry with carrots and potatoes.

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Instructions

1In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and warm until hot. Add the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until it softens, about 5 minutes. Add the lemongrass, ginger, curry powder, and sugar and cook, stirring, until the spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the coconut milk, broth, and fish sauce and bring to a boil.
2Add the chicken, carrots, potatoes, and 1 teaspoon salt, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken and vegetables are cooked through, about 30 minutes. Taste and season with salt if necessary. Serve over rice, garnished with the basil.

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