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Close-up of creamy chicken curry with tomatoes and herbs served over white rice

Quick and Easy Chicken Curry

Quick and Easy Chicken Curry is a creamy stovetop curry made with chicken, tomatoes, onions, warm spices, and coconut milk. It is simple, flavorful, and perfect over rice for an easy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French-inspired
Calories: 416
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds 900 g Chicken breast/thighs cut into cubes
  • 2 Onions chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Grated ginger
  • 3 tablespoons Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Curry powder or garam masala see notes
  • 1.5 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 4 large tomatoes chopped or 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 can 400 g Coconut milk or coconut cream
  • 3/4 cup 180 ml Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala optional
  • Coriander Chopped – for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and cook until softened and lightly golden.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until softened and beginning to break down.
  5. Stir in the curry powder or garam masala and cook for about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the cubed chicken and cook, stirring, until the outside is no longer raw.
  7. Season with the salt and black pepper.
  8. Pour in the water and simmer for a few minutes.
  9. Add the coconut milk and optional garam masala, then stir until combined.
  10. Simmer gently until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is creamy.
  11. Stir in the chopped coriander and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 34gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 742mgPotassium: 822mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1250IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 4mg

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Notes

  • Chicken thighs stay extra tender, but chicken breast works well too.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest sauce.
  • Curry powder gives a classic flavor, while garam masala makes the curry warmer and deeper.
  • Add more water if the sauce thickens too quickly.
  • Serve with white rice, naan, or flatbread.

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