Japanese Chicken Curry

Name: Japanese Chicken Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 yellow onions ((large; 1.5 lb, 670 g)); 2 carrots ((6.7 oz, 190 g)); 3 Yukon gold potatoes ((15 oz, 432 g)); 1 tsp ginger ((grated)); 2 cloves garlic; ½ apple ((6 oz, 170 g)); 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((see Notes for substitutions)); freshly ground black pepper; 1½ Tbsp neutral oil ((for cooking)); 4 cups chicken stock/broth ((for lower sodium, use water only or half stock and half water)); 1 Tbsp honey; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp ketchup; 1 package Japanese curry roux; 8 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice; fukujinzuke (Japanese red pickled vegetables)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:50min

Delicious Japanese chicken curry recipe for a weeknight dinner! Tender pieces of chicken, carrots and potatoes cooked in a rich savory curry sauce, this Japanese version of curry is a must-have for your family meal.

Updated at: Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:03:07 GMT