Spicy Chicken Tom Yum Curry

A delicious and easy at-home recipe for restaurant-style Thai chicken curry, full of flavor and spice.

Looking for a vegetarian/vegan option? Scroll down!

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The Marinade:
1. In a medium-sized bowl, add the following ingredients:
     -3 tbsp Tom Yum paste
     -2 tbsp red curry paste
     -1 tbsp caramel sauce
     -1 clove minced garlic
     -1 tsp ground ginger
     -salt and pepper to taste
2. Whisk well, until completely smooth.
3. Marinate chicken cubes for 4 hours.

The Sauce:
1. In a medium-sized bowl, add the following ingredients:
     -3 tbsp Tom Yum paste
     -2 tbsp red curry paste
     -1 tbsp caramel sauce
​     -3 oz rum
     -2 tsp lemongrass
     -salt and pepper to taste
​2. Whisk well, until completely smooth.

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To make the Spicy Chicken Tom Yum Curry:
1. In a wide pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add in 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated ginger.
2. Add in 2 chopped carrots and marinated chicken cubes, and stir.
3. Add in the sauce. Stir well, until all vegetables and chicken are coated completely.
4. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add ¼ cup coconut milk and stir well.
6. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
​7. Serve with rice, and enjoy!

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Vegan Spicy Tom Yum Curry

​The Sauce:
1. In a medium-sized bowl, add the following ingredients:
     -3 tbsp Tom Yum paste
     -2 tbsp red curry paste
     -1 tbsp caramel sauce
​     -3 oz rum
     -2 tsp lemongrass
     -salt and pepper to taste
​2. Whisk well, until completely smooth.

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​To make the Vegan Spicy Tom Yum Curry:
1. In a wide pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add in 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated ginger.
2. Add in 2 chopped carrots, 2 cubed potatoes, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, and stir.
3. Add in the sauce. Stir well, until all vegetables are coated completely.
4. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add ¼ cup coconut milk and stir well.
6. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
​7. Serve with rice, and enjoy!

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