Description
Chicken Curry is a comforting and aromatic dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. This simple yet flavorful recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, Chicken Curry can be paired with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread to soak up the delicious sauce. With its delightful blend of flavors and straightforward preparation, this dish is sure to impress both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (optional)
- 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the spices and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown (4-6 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the spice mix and sauté briefly before pouring in chicken broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Blend the sauce until smooth and return it to the skillet.
- Season with salt and cayenne pepper, then add the chicken. Simmer until cooked through (8-12 minutes).
- Optional: Stir in cornstarch mixed with water to thicken.
- Finish by adding cream and serve garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing, Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 376
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 482mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg