Description
A vibrant Indian chicken curry that combines rich coconut milk with aromatic spices, creating a dish that’s both comforting and exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- Salt to taste
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Allow it to warm up for a couple of minutes.
- Next, sauté the chopped onion in the heated oil until it becomes slightly browned and fragrant, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, curry powder, ground cinnamon, paprika, bay leaf, grated ginger, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Continue stirring for around 2 minutes to toast the spices, enhancing their flavors.
- Slowly add the bite-sized pieces of chicken to the mix, ensuring they’re coated with the spices. Stir in the tomato paste, followed by the yogurt and coconut milk, bringing everything to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the curry simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After simmering, carefully remove the bay leaf and stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes for extra depth of flavor.
- Your Aromatic Indian Chicken Curry is now ready! Serve hot over a bed of fluffy rice or with warm naan bread, and enjoy!
Notes
Consider adding bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition. Adjust cayenne pepper to control heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg