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Thai red chicken & potato curry

Thai red chicken & potato curry

Make a one-pot Thai red chicken curry with potatoes, so you don't need to worry about getting the rice just right. Or why not serve an all-in-one roast dinner to really impress your guests.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Serves: 4

What you need:

  • 600g potatoes, cut into 3cm chunks
  • 500g chicken breast, diced
  • 1 onion, diced (250g)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2-3 tbsp red Thai curry paste (50-75g)
  • 400ml tin coconut milk
  • 235g pack pak choi, shredded (or use cabbage or kale)
  • Coriander leaves to serve (optional)

What you do:

  1. Boil the potatoes for 5 minutes, then drain.
  2. Meanwhile, fry the chicken and onion in the oil for 7-8 minutes over a medium heat until browned then add the curry paste, coconut milk and potatoes. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the pak choi and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander before serving.

    Potato tip: Maris Piper or Desiree potatoes are ideal for this dish, but any variety will work.

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