Curry Chicken
Curry chicken is a comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy nights or entertaining friends, this curry chicken creates delightful memories with every bite. Serve it with rice or naan for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add the chicken pieces, cooking until white on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in curry powder and tomato paste; cook for another minute.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Let simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Just before serving, stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg