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A bowl of chicken curry with potatoes and carrots served over white rice, alongside a separate bowl of plain rice, on a white surface with red patterned cloths.
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Japanese Chicken Curry

A warm comforting chicken curry with tender vegetables and rich sauce that comes together quickly for an easy dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 6 oz carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 lb Japanese sweet potato peeled and cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 box S&B curry mix 3 1/4 oz preferred spice level

Serve it over

  • Hot Cooked Rice

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat
  • Peel and chop the carrots
  • Chop the onion
  • Peel and cut the sweet potato into bite size pieces
  • Add the vegetables to the pan and cook while preparing the chicken
    Chopped root vegetables including sweet potato, carrot, and onion, ready for cooking.
  • Cut the chicken into bite size pieces
  • Add the chicken to the pan
    Raw chicken pieces, diced potato, sliced carrots, and onion cooking in a stainless steel pan, stirred with a wooden spatula.
  • Cook and stir for 5 minutes
  • Add the water
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes
  • Turn off the heat and break the curry blocks into pieces
    A close-up shot shows chicken curry with chunks of potato, carrot, and onion in a pot.
  • Stir until completely melted
  • Return the pan to low heat
  • Cook until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness
    A ladle scoops chicken curry with potatoes, carrots, and onions from a metal pot.
  • Add a little water if needed to thin the sauce
  • Serve over hot rice
    A white bowl filled with white rice topped with chicken curry featuring potatoes and carrots.

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Notes

  • Different curry block spice levels can be used depending on preference
  • If the sauce becomes too thick add a splash of water until desired consistency is reached
  • Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 23283IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg