Delicious Vietnamese Chicken Curry Recipe

 

If you’re looking for a flavorful and comforting dish, this Vietnamese Chicken Curry is perfect for you. Packed with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Follow this step-by-step guide to create a mouthwatering curry that pairs beautifully with a toasted baguette or jasmine rice.

 

Ingredients

 

Chicken & Seasoning

 

2 tsp (10ml) – Vegetable Oil

 

1kg (2.2lbs) – Chicken Thigh or Drumsticks

 

2 tsp (8g) – Onion Powder or Chicken Bouillon Powder

 

2 Tbsp – Vietnamese Curry Powder

 

Vegetables & Sauce

 

2 Tbsp (40ml) – Vegetable Oil

 

500g (1.1lb) – Potatoes, Quartered

 

2-3 – Carrots, Chopped

 

1 – Brown (Yellow) Onion, Sliced

 

6 – Garlic Cloves, Grated

 

3 – Stalks Lemongrass, Bruised

 

4 – Bay Leaves

 

4 – Lime Leaves

 

2 tsp (8g) – Sugar

 

3 Cups (750ml) – Chicken Stock

 

1 Cup (250ml) – Water

 

1 Tbsp (20ml) – Fish Sauce

 

1 Can (400ml) – Coconut Milk

 

2 tsp (10g) – Sambal Oelek (Optional)

 

Seasoning To Taste

 

Garnish

 

Chilli

 

Coriander (Cilantro)

 

Baguette

 

Method

 

1. Place the chicken into a bowl and add the vegetable oil, onion powder or chicken bouillon powder, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine and set aside.

 

2. Add 1 tbsp (20ml) vegetable oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. Fry the potatoes and carrots for 2-3 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and set aside. They won’t be cooked.

 

3. Add the chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove and set aside.

 

4. Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining oil, and fry the onions for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

 

5. Add the garlic and bruised lemongrass and cook for 1 minute.

 

6. Add the chicken back to the pot with bay leaves, lime leaves, sugar (optional), chicken stock, water, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix and combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

 

7. Check seasoning and adjust flavors with additional sugar, curry powder, salt, and pepper if needed to taste.

 

8. Add the potatoes and carrots, mixing to combine and ensuring everything is covered in liquid. Bring the curry back to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

 

9. Add coconut milk and sambal oelek (if desired for extra heat), mix to combine and check seasoning. Bring back to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

 

10. Serve the curry with a baguette, coriander, and chili. Dig in.

 

This recipe can also be served with jasmine rice.

 

Notes

 

This curry can be served on its own with a toasted baguette or rice and vermicelli noodles. Experiment with different sides to find your favorite combination. Enjoy this delicious Vietnamese Chicken Curry with your loved ones!