No Sweat Thai Yellow Chicken Curry Recipe

After talking all about the different colors of curry pastes, let's zero in on yellow curry, its tangy and turmeric goodness, and yellow curry recipe ideas you can try at home!

Find everything you need to know about Thai curry in our separate blog post here. But while you're here, indulge in a gastronomic read on the gentle and exquisite yellow curry and have the chance to prepare a curry dish of your own with our simple Thai Yellow Chicken Curry Recipe at the bottom!

Yellow curry is considered the mildest tasting curry among other Thai curry pastes. It serves as an undaunting option for those who are easing their way into the wonderful world of curry dishes.

With turmeric as one of its base ingredients, it has a bright golden hue, gentle tangy taste, and enticing aroma that’s certain to stimulate your appetite.

Making homemade yellow curry is not a walk in the park. Curry is made with herbs and spices that might be quite challenging to get from your local grocery stores.

Thankfully, Thai brands like Mae Ploy already have ready-to-use curry pastes packaged in tubs that already incorporate essential curry ingredients like coriander seeds, cumin, lemongrass, and ginger.

Expect an explosion of rich and complex curry flavors with just one tablespoon of Mae Ploy Yellow Curry Paste

We have an easy-peasy Thai Yellow Curry Chicken curry recipe waiting for you below but before we dive right into that, let’s look at delicious yellow curry recipe ideas you can try at home!

Seafood Yellow Curry
One of the best things about curry is its versatility. You can choose any protein to go with your curry dish and it will all taste exceptional. Instead of going for the crowd-favorite chicken curry, have a taste of the sea instead when you try out a Thai Shrimp Coconut Curry recipe. The mix of seafood and coconut flavors will remind you of breezy days by the tropics.

Bangkok-Style Yellow Chicken Curry
Transport yourself in the heart of Bangkok where delicious curry is served as street food! It comes with bite-sized chicken chunks and potatoes swimming in a curry sauce made from curry powder instead of curry paste. It sounds like it tastes simple in writing but once you have a bite, my oh my, you’ll be asking for seconds.

Vegetarian Yellow Curry
Even without chicken, meat, or seafood, your curry can still shine bright on your dinner tables. Feel free to experiment and substitute your meat with pan-fried tofu or other vegetables like red bell peppers, bamboo shoots, cauliflower, and the like. It’ll be a sumptuous addition to your vegetarian options.

Vegan Yellow Curry
Vegans need not worry about missing out on the exquisite taste of curry. Simply leave out the fish sauce in the recipe, add in your veggies and plant-based favorites, and enjoy the spicy ride!