Thai Mango Chicken Curry
I might be really madly, deeply in-love with the combination of coconut milk and curry – may it be fresh or canned coconut milk + yellow curry powder or Thai red curry paste. My first Thai red curry paste experience was Meatballs in Nutty Coconut Curry Sauce. Now, I made another dish again with Thai red curry paste.
I couldn’t get enough of mangoes. I should make the most of it while they’re still available in the market and a main dish with mangoes sounds fantastic.
This Thai Mango Chicken Curry has all the flavors you want in a dish (at least for me) – sweet, sour salty and spicy. Let’s discuss the main ingredients one by one. Would you stay with me? Please?
Chicken – you can use sliced boneless chicken thighs or you can use cubed chicken breasts. I used chicken thighs and legs because they are the most flavorful parts of a chicken.
Coconut milk – full fat canned. Maybe you can use freshly squeezed coconut, but I am not sure how the taste will turn out as the canned coconut milk is tastier.
Thai red curry paste – I used the Thai Choice brand, I always do when I need a curry paste. I used 4 tablespoons in this dish and it came out mildly spicy. It gets spicier the next day.
Kaffir lime leaves – it is my first time to use kaffir lime leaves and it makes the dish to the highest amazingness level. I bought the dried kaffir lime leaves months back, thinking I can use it for something. (Do you do have moments like that? You know, you buy something even you still don’t have any plans on how or when to use them??)
Mangoes – it adds a creamier texture to the dish and adds a little sweetness.
Now, imagine all those ingredients together. Ahhh, as I am writing this now, I am taken back to the day I made this dish, with the lovely smell all around our little home.
This is really something you need to try. I know you have a long list by now, but this one’s worth it. Trust me!
Now, let me find out if this dish will please eating buddies at Angie’s Fiesta Friday # 283. What’s more exciting is that I am co-hosting with Antonia @ Zoale who has an amazing blog and yummy foods!
Please do join us by clicking Fiesta Friday # 283 and do not forget to mention in your post that you are linking up to Fiesta Friday party so you can be selected for the feature. And please, please be nice and polite by saying “hi” to our host, Angie, to your co-hosts and to some (if not all) party goers. Besides, this is a party. So bring out that chatter in you. 😉
Thai Mango Chicken Curry
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 chicken cube
- 500 g chicken cut into pieces (I used chicken thighs & legs)
- 4 tbsp red curry paste
- 200 ml (half a can of) coconut milk full fat
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) water
- 1 cup mango puree see notes
- 3 dried kaffir lime leaves
- Salt to taste (you can also use fish sauce)
- Coriander leaves to serve
- Lime to serve
Instructions
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Add chicken pieces in a bowl and coat the chicken with 1 tbsp of curry paste.
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and wait until hot enough. Add chicken pieces and sear for about 3 minutes each side. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
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In the same skillet, add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant (about one minute). Add 3 tbsp curry paste and chicken cube.
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Return the chicken to the skillet then add water; put the lid on. When the water starts boiling, turn the heat to low-medium and let simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add dried kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk, and mango puree. Let simmer again for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Season with salt or fish sauce.
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Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving plate.
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Serve with rice. You can garnish with coriander leaves and drizzle with lime juice before enjoying. You can also serve this with chopped red chili or chili flakes.
Recipe Notes
If using cubed chicken breasts, lessen the cooking time as they tend to cook faster.
Thanks a bunch for spending your precious time with me!
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27 Comments
Miz Helen
Your Thai Mango Dhicken Curry looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great week.
Miz Helen
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I wonder how do I replace the mangoes when the are not in season. This is really good. Thanks, Miz Helen. 🙂
CakePants
Mmm…this looks irresistible! I love mango in savory dishes. Such a great combination of flavors!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I wish mango season won’t end. 😀 Thanks a lot, Mara.
Monika
Looks absolutely gorgeous Jhuls, and so easy to make too! Thank you for bringing your lovely curry dish to #CookBlogShare
Cat | Curly's Cooking
This looks really tasty. I like the idea of adding mango.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Cat. It was pretty tasty.
Donna
I love mangos but I’m not sure I’ve ever cooked with them. This sounds and looks fab!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
My mom, she used to ear mangoes with rice. I found it weird the first time, but I changes my mind when I tried. This dish is amazing, it really was.😊
Corina Blum
This looks yummy! I love Thai flavours and as you know I am a huge curry lover too so this is perfect for me!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Yes, I remember you are a huge curry lover, Corina. I hope we can enjoy this dish together.😊
Angie | Fiesta Friday
I LOVE Thai curries!! Red, yellow, green…I love all. My only problem is that sometimes I find them too hot/spicy. I bought several kinds of curry pastes and so far they’re all too hot for me. I’ll look for Thai Choice brand next time. Thanks for cohosting, Jhuls! <3
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I haven’t tried green curry, Angie. Do they taste differently? I mean, three of them? Maybe one day I’ll try green curry, too.
It’s my pleasure, Angie. Till next time.😘
Angie | Fiesta Friday
They’re each distinct in taste. Green is my favorite!
helenfern
A beautiful plate of food – I can just imagine the aromas coming off this dish!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – have a great week ahead!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Helen. It was such an amazing dish! All gone!😊
FrugalHausfrau
Jhuls, I love Thai, I love mangos and I love chicken and love curry, I’ve just never had ti all together!! This looks fabulous!!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
It’s also my first time, I guess, adding mangoes in curry and it didn’t disappoint. I would love to cook a batch for us to enjoy.😊
FrugalHausfrau
I’ll bring dessert, my No Bake Lemon Custard Possets!! 🙂
nancyc
This dish sounds wonderful with that mango flavor added in!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
It was really tasty, Nancy. I hope you can try it.😁
Rita
Mango Curry on my to-do list now.
Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!
Happy 4th!
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Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Thank you, Rita. I hope you’ll love it as much as I did.
Zeba@Food For The Soul
Looks delicious!!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
It was so tasty, Zeba. Thanks a lot. 🙂
Antonia
Wow, I am imagining it now, lol! This looks so delicious, and I love the use of mangoes! Thank you for bringing your flavor filled dish to the party, and I look forward to co-hosting with you! Happy Fiesta Friday! I asked Angie for your email, so I’ll email you soon.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
I had to use mangoes in every way possible, lol. Thanks a lot, Antonia. I replied to your email. Happy Fiesta Friday! x