Description
Spicy Indian chicken curry brings warm, comforting flavors to your dinner table. Tender chicken simmered in rich, aromatic spices promises a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
Base and Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Liquid and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 (14-ounce/414 milliliters) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (14-ounce/414 milliliters) can coconut milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious skillet and warm vegetable oil over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling foundation for the aromatic curry.
- Gently introduce finely chopped onions into the heated oil, allowing them to become translucent and release their sweet essence, approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and freshly grated ginger, stirring rapidly to awaken their intense aromatic properties for about 60 seconds.
- Sprinkle curry powder, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and salt into the skillet, actively moving the spices to develop their robust flavors for 1-2 minutes.
- Introduce raw chicken pieces, thoroughly coating them with the vibrant spice blend, cooking until exterior surfaces transform into a golden-brown hue, roughly 5-6 minutes.
- Pour diced tomatoes, rich coconut milk, savory chicken broth, and concentrated tomato paste into the skillet, blending ingredients into a harmonious mixture.
- Elevate the liquid to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, allowing the curry to simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until sauce thickens and flavors intertwine.
- Incorporate a hint of sugar, continuing to simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes to balance and round out the flavor profile.
- Finish by generously garnishing with freshly chopped cilantro, creating a vibrant visual and aromatic finale before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality curry powder for a rich, authentic flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing curry powder and adding red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Swap chicken with tofu or chickpeas to create a vegetarian version that maintains the creamy, aromatic profile.
- Toast spices carefully to prevent burning, which can create a bitter taste and ruin the curry’s delicate flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg