
Indian Chicken Curry I Recipe
Indian chicken curry recipe offers authentic home-style cooking with traditional spices and techniques passed down through generations. This classic preparation creates tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy that captures the essence of true Indian cooking. The carefully balanced spice blend produces layers of flavor without overwhelming heat, making it perfect for families new to Indian cuisine. Learned from an authentic Indian cook, this recipe guarantees genuine flavors that rival the best restaurants. Serve with steaming hot rice to fully appreciate the complex and satisfying taste of this beloved curry.

My friend’s father, who is from India, showed me how to make this! It’s delicious! Serve with hot cooked rice and veggies if desired; make sure that you do NOT eat the cloves, the flavor is too strong!
Ingredients
8 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinless
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, peeled and quartered
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 tablespoon hot (Madras) curry powder
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk
4 whole cloves
4 pods cardamom
1 cinnamon stick
salt to taste
Directions
Rinse chicken and pat dry; season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, then saute chicken until browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Saute onions in skillet until translucent; add ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, then stir in curry powder.
Return chicken to skillet and add tomato sauce, coconut milk, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Season with salt to taste and stir all together.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is tender and cooked through (no longer pink inside), about 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
305 | Calories |
15g | Fat |
10g | Carbs |
33g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 305 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 15g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 48% |
Cholesterol 81mg | 27% |
Sodium 443mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate 10g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 33g | 66% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 8% |
Calcium 53mg | 4% |
Iron 4mg | 20% |
Potassium 606mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.