Easy Yellow Curry in a Hurry Recipe

This dish is certainly one of my go to’s when I want something super flavourful, fragrant and hearty. I grew up eating a lot of curries, varying from yellows to greens to reds – but this recipe is adapted from one my dad used to make growing up. It’s a simplified version of his authentic Asian curry, because sometimes a girl can’t get her hands on some of the fancier non-staple pantry ingredients like seasoned prawn paste. I consider this a quick and easy week day meal, and I am hoping you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 boneless chicken breast, raw, sliced
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 1/2 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon grass, grounded
• 1 tbsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp yellow curry powder
• 1 1/2 cup of coconut milk
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1 tsp pepper (to taste)

Cooking Instructions

1. Slice the two boneless chicken breasts into 1/2 inch bite-sized pieces.
2. Add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil into a skillet on high heat.
3. Once oil is heated, cook chicken in the skillet until browned on both sides, reduce to medium heat and cook thoroughly. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil to the pan.
5. Add in diced onion, carrots and green beans. Cook until tender.
6. Add in 1 tbsp lemon grass, turmeric powder and curry powder. Mix with the vegetables for 1-2 minutes.
7. Toss in chicken to the mixture and pour in coconut milk.
8. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes until boiled, then reduce heat to simmer for 1-3 minutes.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. Now it’s ready to eat! Serve on a bed of jasmine rice or vermicelli noodles.

Note: You can modify the amount of chicken or veggies based on the serving size you’d like to make. This recipe yields 4 servings.

Additional add-ins

As I mentioned before, this is a simplified version of a yellow curry recipe my dad makes. Here are some yummy ingredients you can add in to make it even heartier and really get that veggie punch!

• Chinese eggplant
• Yellow potatoes
• Sweet potatoes
• Bell peppers
• Shrimp/prawn paste (typically comes in a little can)

Bon Appétit,