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Japanese Curry

This Japanese version of curry is a perfect family meal. Tender pieces of chicken, carrots, and potatoes cooked in a delicious curry sauce.

Erren Hart

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last Updated:

03/25/2025
4.95 from 36 votes
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Serves: 6
Prep: 20 minutes mins
Cook: 25 minutes mins
Japanese curry being dished up with a serving spoon
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A spoon in a dish of Japanese Curry with chicken potatoes and carrots

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Impress your friends and family with this simple, fragrant, flavorful, and easy recipe for Japanese Curry.

I love a curry dish. Thai, Indian, Chinese, you name – I adore it, but I have to say Japanese is one of my favorites! I just can’t get enough of the delicious, deep flavors. And although I love a Katsu Curry with Fried chicken, I make this most often as it’s a quick and easy version that’s simpler to throw together.

This dish is loaded with tender chunks of chicken, carrots, and potatoes in a rich savory curry sauce.  I’m telling you, if you are a fan of curry, you have to try this!

Why This Recipe Works

  • Honey adds sweetness while the soy sauce adds a rich umami note as well as seasoning to the curry.
  • Curry powder and garam masala give the sauce a rich spicy flavor that’s just fantastic.
  • Cooking the chicken in the sauce instead of separately makes it an easy dinner on busy weeknights.

What Chicken Is Best For Curries

raw sliced chicken fillet meat in spices marinating in bowl

Boneless chicken is best for curries. Chicken thighs are always good because they have lots of flavor and don’t dry out when cooked. Chicken breast will work too, but I suggest cooking it separately and adding it to the sauce instead of simmering which can dry it out.

What Curry Powder For Japanese Curry

Heap of curry powder isolated on white background

There are many varieties of curry powder out there and although they may be marked as curry powder, their flavor profiles can be very different.

To be sure you have the right one for this dish try to choose one with a similar ingredient list to this: Coriander, Fenugreek, Turmeric, Cumin, Black Pepper, Bay Leaves, Celery Seed, Nutmeg, Clove, Onion, Ginger, and Red Pepper (Fenugreek is a key ingredient for this curry).

How To Make Japanese Curry

  1. Brown The chicken and remove it from the pan and set it aside.
  2. Cook onions and garlic until soft.
  3. Add the spices and allow them to bloom with the onion mixture.
  4. Add stock and mix to combine.
  5. Add the chicken back to the pan with carrots and potatoes and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
A spoon in a dish of Japanese Curry with chicken potatoes and carrots
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Step By Step Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan, start by browning the chicken on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Chicken chunks browning in a pan

In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.

Onions and garlic cooking in a pan

Add the flour, curry powder, and garam masala. Cook for 1 minute to bloom.

curry powder added to the onion mixture

Gradually stir in stock until combined; add the honey and soy sauce.

stock added to the onion mixture

Add the browned chicken, carrots, and potatoes.

The potatoes and carrots added to the pot with the chicken

Slowly bring to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until sauce thickens and the carrots are soft enough to eat.

the finished curry in the pot

Serve over rice.

A spoon in a dish of Japanese Curry with chicken potatoes and carrots

More Great Curries

  • Katsu Curry
  • Shrimp Coconut Curry
  • Thai Curry Noodles
  • Thai Panang Curry

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Japanese Curry

This Japanese version of curry is a perfect family meal. Tender pieces of chicken, carrots, and potatoes cooked in a delicious curry sauce.
4.95 from 36 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 45 minutes mins
Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (with the fat trimmed and cubed)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions (sliced)
  • 4 large garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoon mild curry powder (I used McCormick – UK Schwartz)
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 medium carrots (sliced)
  • 2 large potatoes (peeled and cubed)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan, start by browning the chicken on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add the flour, curry powder, and garam masala. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in stock until combined; add the honey and soy sauce.
  • Add the browned chicken, carrots, and potatoes.
  • Slowly bring to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until sauce thickens and the carrots are soft enough to eat.
  • Serve over rice.
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Nutrition

Calories: 261 | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3447IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
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This recipe was originally published in 2015, but was updated with new photos and tips in 2021

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47 responses

  1. Karen O Avatar
    Karen O
    03/18/2024

    I made this as a vegan recipe with Japanese eggplant, carrots, and green beans. Thank you for providing an easy way to get great curry flavor without making a roux first! Absolutely delicious. I served it with white jasmine rice.

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    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      03/19/2024

      So glad you loved it, Karen!! Great addition of veggies too! Thank you for giving it a try!

      Reply
  2. Natalie Avatar
    Natalie
    03/21/2023

    This was a great recipe, thank you so much for sharing. The curry turned out great.

    Reply
    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      03/22/2023

      You’re very welcome! I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the Japanese curry recipe and that it turned out great. It’s always satisfying to hear that a recipe was successful and enjoyed. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and share your positive experience. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  3. Rachna Avatar
    Rachna
    12/12/2021

    Can I add ginger to the recipe? Would that ruin it?

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      12/13/2021

      Sure!

      Reply
  4. Ashni Avatar
    Ashni
    10/21/2021

    Made this recipe last night, it was so simple and so flavorful. Thank you for making this without the unnecessary addition of sodium from those golden curry blocks.

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      10/22/2021

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it Ashni 🙂

      Reply
  5. Matthew Perretti Avatar
    Matthew Perretti
    07/27/2021

    My family thinks this was the best curry we’ve had yet! An absolutely AMAZING dish!

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      07/27/2021

      That’s so great! Thanks for taking the time to let me know! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Silas shepherd Avatar
    Silas shepherd
    05/19/2021

    This is my first time making curry and I’m 9 but I know what I’m doing so excited!!!

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    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      05/20/2021

      Best of luck Silas!

      Reply
  7. Joy Avatar
    Joy
    05/08/2021

    I love this sauce so much that I make it on it’s own and freeze it. It has so many uses! Thanks so much for the great recipe!

    Reply
    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      05/08/2021

      Yay! Love to hear that 🙂

      Reply
  8. Tammy Avatar
    Tammy
    04/19/2021

    This sauce is so good, I could eat it by it’s self!!! Just divine!

    Reply
    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      04/19/2021

      That’s so wonderful to hear! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe so much! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Bobbi Avatar
    Bobbi
    03/31/2021

    This was FABULOUS!! I always order this dish at my favorite restaurant — I made this for dinner tonight and it was just as good, if not better!

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      04/01/2021

      Thank you so much, I’m so glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  10. Susan Avatar
    Susan
    03/31/2021

    Wonderful combination of spices! So yummy!

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      03/31/2021

      Happy to hear you enjoyed it, Susan!

      Reply
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