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Easy Japanese Chicken Curry Recipe

Japanese Chicken Curry

This Japanese Chicken Curry recipe is a comforting dish that's easy to whip up. With tender chicken thighs, vegetables, and a flavorful curry roux, it's perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a little extra love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Japanese Chicken Curry
  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 unit onion diced
  • 2 unit carrots sliced
  • 2 unit potatoes diced
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 package Japanese curry roux 7 oz (mild, medium, or hot, as preferred)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey optional
For serving
  • cooked rice
  • chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  4. Step 4: Toss in the sliced carrots and diced potatoes, cooking for about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Pour in the water and bring everything to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Step 6: Break the curry roux into pieces and stir it into the pot until fully dissolved.
  7. Step 7: Add the soy sauce and honey (if using), mixing well to combine all those wonderful flavors.
  8. Step 8: Let it simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the curry thickens up beautifully.
  9. Step 9: Serve hot over a fluffy bed of cooked rice and sprinkle with chopped green onions if you like.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm it on the stove or in the microwave until heated through. You can also freeze it for later enjoyment; it should keep well for up to 3 months!