Classic Chicken Curry
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Chicken breast, cubed
- Diced yellow onion
- Fresh ginger and garlic cloves
- Curry powder (or a mix of turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala)
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Coconut milk or heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro and a lime wedge
- Steamed white rice, to serve
Method
- Prep Ingredients. Cube your chicken and finely chop your onions, garlic, ginger, and spices on a cutting board.
- Sauté Onions. Heat oil in a deep pot and sauté the diced onions until translucent and soft.
- Add Aromatics. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toast Spices. Add your curry powder mix directly into the oil and aromatics, stirring constantly to bloom the spices.
- Brown Chicken. Toss in the cubed chicken breast and cook until the outside is completely seared and coated in spices.
- Pour Liquids. Add the canned diced tomatoes along with a splash of coconut milk or heavy cream.
- Simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer on low heat until the chicken is tender and the sauce reduces.
- Finish Cooking. Remove the lid, stir in fresh chopped cilantro, and squeeze a bit of fresh lime juice.
- Serve. Ladle the rich chicken curry into a bowl alongside a side of steamed white rice.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving with rice; values vary with brands, portions and cooking methods)
| Per Serving (with rice) | |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~580 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
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