Thai Yellow Chicken Curry

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, minced (or 1 tsp dried lemongrass powder)
• 2 tbsp Thai yellow curry paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
• 1 can (14 oz) bamboo shoots, drained

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
3. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass to the pot and sauté until softened.
4. Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
5. Add chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Return chicken to the pot along with bell peppers, snap peas, and bamboo shoots. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
7. Serve hot over jasmine rice or noodles.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 500mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful curry sauce
• Tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables
• Balanced sweetness, heat, and umami
• Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal

User Comments:

• "This curry was absolutely delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken and vegetables were cooked to perfection."
• "I've never made Thai curry before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out amazing."
• "The perfect dish for a cold winter night. The curry sauce warmed me up from the inside out."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find fresh lemongrass, you can use dried lemongrass powder.
• Add more or less fish sauce to taste.
• Serve with a side of jasmine rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.