Description
A simple and delicious chicken curry recipe that is perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or naan (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well and cook for another minute to toast the spices.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the spice mixture. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- Pour in the coconut milk, chicken broth, and soy sauce. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken curry over cooked rice or with naan, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
- Add vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking for added nutrition and color.
- Serve with basmati rice or warm naan for a complete meal. For a lighter option, pair with a cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg