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Indian Chicken Curry Recipe
Indian chicken curry creates creamy, India-inspired preparation similar to curry experienced in India, featuring aromatic spices and authentic flavors from travel experiences. This authentic recipe demonstrates how travel experiences can inspire home cooking that captures genuine regional flavors through proper ingredient selection. The creamy texture provides comfort while aromatic spices ensure authentic Indian taste that honors the original inspiration. This India-inspired approach guarantees genuine flavors rather than westernized adaptations that often miss essential elements. The travel connection adds authenticity and personal meaning to this curry that recreates memorable dining experiences from actual Indian cuisine encounters.
This Indian-inspired creamy chicken curry recipe is similar to a curry I had in India. The aromatic spices and flavors are a delight to the senses! Delicious with fresh naan and basmati rice.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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You don’t need to leave the house to enjoy satisfying Indian chicken curry. With this recipe, you can have a restaurant-worthy meal on the table in under an hour.
What Is Indian Chicken Curry?
Chicken curry from the Indian subcontinent typically features chicken stewed in a tomato-based sauce seasoned with aromatic spices. This recipe, like many others, calls for curry powder (a spice blend made with coriander, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder).
How to Make Indian Chicken Curry
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this top-rated Indian chicken curry recipe:
Saute a diced onion in olive oil until lightly browned. Stir in the seasonings (garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, paprika, bay leaf, ginger, sugar and salt). Add the chicken pieces, tomato paste, yogurt, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Continue simmering for about 5 more minutes.
What to Serve With Indian Chicken Curry
For a restaurant-quality meal, ladle the curry over freshly cooked basmati or jasmine rice and serve with homemade naan .
How to Store Indian Chicken Curry
Let the curry cool, then transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to four days and reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“Wow,” raves Lola . “So GOOD!! I was looking for a good curry chicken recipe that was not only easy, but tasty. This definitely fits the bill. My house smelled so good that night!”
“I love this recipe,” says Kaylin Oshin . “This is my third time making it. I added extra cayenne pepper just to make it spicier.”
“Excellent,” according to cathcooks . “I finally found what will be my basic curry recipe. Really good and so easy! As others have suggested, read reviews for ways to make it your own — and then use your imagination!”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
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Ingredients
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
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
½ 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
¾ cup coconut milk
½ lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until lightly browned.
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Stir in garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, paprika, bay leaf, ginger, sugar, and salt. Continue stirring for 2 minutes.
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Add chicken pieces, tomato paste, yogurt, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Remove bay leaf, and stir in lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Simmer 5 more minutes.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
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Cook’s Note
Stir in baby spinach leaves with the lemon juice if you want extra veggies. This curry is delicious topped with fried shallots or crispy onions for added texture. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 347 | Calories |
| 23g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 24g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 347 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 23g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 11g | 54% |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 96mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 15% |
| Calcium 164mg | 13% |
| Iron 3mg | 19% |
| Potassium 554mg | 12% |
* 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.
