Easy Delicious Chicken Curry
Rich, creamy, and bursting with bold flavors, this Easy Delicious Chicken Curry is the perfect recipe for a satisfying homemade dinner. Featuring tender boneless chicken thighs simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic spices like curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander, this dish delivers an authentic taste of your favorite takeout curry in just 45 minutes. A simple blend of sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, and pureed tomatoes forms the savory base, while optional red chili powder lets you customize the heat level. This one-pan meal is ideal for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for guests. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or with warm naan to soak up every last drop of the flavorful sauce. Quick, easy, and utterly crave-worthy, this chicken curry will become a staple in your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 medium tomatoes (pureed)
- 4 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 400 milliliters coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and golden.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and optional chili powder to the pan, stirring constantly for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Mix in the pureed tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and coat them thoroughly in the spice mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice, naan, or your favorite flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.5 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 545 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 1860 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.9 g | ||
| Protein | 135.1 g | 270% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2400 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
