Description
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and flavorful sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder or garam masala blend
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne (adjust for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of lime
- ½ cup plain yogurt or cream (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Fluffy basmati rice for serving
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and prepare them.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat oil or ghee, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and ginger.
- Spice It Up: Stir in spices and cook for 2 minutes to release flavors.
- Brown the Chicken: Add chicken, coating it in the spice mix, and brown for 5-7 minutes.
- Create the Sauce: Combine with coconut milk, tomato puree, chicken broth, and lime juice.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in yogurt or cream before serving and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
This curry freezes well; make a double batch for quick future meals. Adjust the heat to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg