Curry Chicken
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Curry Chicken

timer 38 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Curry Chicken

About This Recipe

This rich and aromatic Chicken Satay Curry is a flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken legs with a luscious, creamy sauce. The secret lies in the perfect blend of satay sauce, curry powder, and fish sauce, creating a deep umami base. Enhanced with garlic, ginger, and chili powder, the dish gets a spicy kick, while brown sugar and yogurt balance the heat with a touch of sweetness and tang. Cream and thick yogurt give the curry its luxurious, velvety texture. Optional pineapple chunks add a sweet-tart contrast, and green beans or peppers bring freshness. Slowly simmered to perfection, this curry is all about layering flavors—adjusting salt and spices until every spoonful is just right. Serve it over steaming rice for an unforgettable meal that’s hearty, fragrant, and utterly delicious!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 38m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken legs 4 pieces (about 600g)
  • onions 1 medium (chopped)
  • pineapple 1 cup (chopped)
  • green beans 1 cup (trimmed)
  • green peppers 1 (chopped)
The aromatics
  • garlic 3 cloves (minced)
  • ginger 1 tbsp (grated)
  • brown sugar 2 tbsp
  • water 1 cup
The sauce & seasonings
  • satay sauce 4 tbsp
  • curry powder 2 tbsp
  • chili powder 1 tsp
  • fish sauce 2 tbsp
  • plain yogurt ½ cup
  • cream ½ cup
  • oyster sauce 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Heat the wok with cold oil, add chicken legs, and stir-fry until the color changes.
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Step 2
Add garlic and ginger to the wok and stir-fry.
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Add satay sauce, I bought this can of satay sauce with a not-so-strong flavor, so I need to add a lot of it.
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Add curry powder.
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Step 5
Add chili powder.
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Add fish sauce, this magical and smelly seasoning is very important, it can perfectly enhance the flavor of the chicken in the curry.
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Add an appropriate amount of water, just enough to cover the chicken. If there is no cream, add milk instead of water at this step.
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Step 8
Add brown sugar.
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Add original plain yogurt, the very thick kind!
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Add cream. Cream and yogurt are the key to making the curry thick, if you use milk instead of cream, the thickness will decrease a bit.
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Step 11
Add a small amount of oyster sauce.
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Add onions and stew for 15 minutes.
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This step is very important! Add salt and taste the flavor! Find the balance of flavors. In the next 30 minutes, constantly taste and adjust the seasoning, adding a little at a time until you reach the perfect balance and the curry sauce is thick.
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Add pineapple chunks (optional), I used canned pineapple, which I think is a bit too sweet, if you use fresh pineapple, it will have a slightly sour taste, which is more suitable for this dish.
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Add green beans (optional), I personally love them, but don’t add too much! I didn’t have green peppers, if you have them, they would be a better choice!
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A pot of fragrant and thick chicken curry.
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Serve! Mix with a big bowl of rice and enjoy!

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