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Easy Chicken Curry

Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken curry perfect for weeknight dinners, served with rice and naan.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts (Boneless, skinless. Cut into 2cm pieces)

Spices and seasonings

  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves (Crushed)
  • 1 tsp Fine sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp Curry powder (Mild, medium or hot)

Vegetables and liquids

  • 2 pieces Onions (Diced)
  • 3 cm Ginger (Peeled and grated)
  • 2 tbsp Tomato puree (tomato paste)
  • 800 g Chopped tomatoes
  • 400 g Coconut milk (Full fat)
  • 0.5 red onion Red onion (Thinly sliced)

Carbohydrates

  • Basmati rice Basmati rice
  • Naans Naans

Garnish

  • Chopped coriander Chopped coriander

Instructions 

  • Marinate the chicken: Mix chicken with garlic, yoghurt, curry powder, salt, and pepper; refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Sauté onions: Heat oil and cook onions for 8-10 minutes until softened.
  • Add tomato puree and chicken: Stir in tomato paste, then add chicken mixture; cook for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked outside.
  • Simmer with tomatoes and coconut milk: Add chopped tomatoes and coconut milk; simmer for 30-40 minutes until thickened and chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve: Accompany with rice, naan, sliced red onion, and chopped coriander.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Chicken