Description
Simmering spices dance through this aromatic Chicken Curry, bringing Indian culinary magic to your kitchen. Succulent chicken pieces melt into a rich, creamy sauce that will transport diners straight to the heart of traditional flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt to taste
Base and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 15 ounces (443 ml) coconut milk (full-fat, canned)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- Handful of cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, infusing aromatic oil and sautéing minced garlic with diced onions until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce raw chicken chunks into the pan, allowing them to sear and develop golden edges, cooking for 7-8 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle curry powder and introduce red curry paste, thoroughly coating the chicken and releasing intense spice aromatics, cooking for 4-5 minutes.
- Stream coconut milk into the skillet, reducing heat to gentle simmer and allowing the liquid to envelope the chicken, cooking for 12-15 minutes until meat reaches complete doneness.
- Assess sauce consistency, carefully adding water or stock to achieve desired thickness, stirring smoothly to integrate.
- Enhance flavor profile by incorporating brown sugar, splashing fish sauce, and squeezing fresh lime juice, then seasoning with salt to balance taste.
- Transfer steaming curry over prepared rice, generously garnishing with fresh cilantro leaves for vibrant presentation and additional flavor dimension.
Notes
- Choose bone-in chicken thighs for richer, more tender meat that stays juicy during long cooking times.
- Control spice levels by adjusting curry paste quantity, using mild or hot varieties based on personal preference.
- Toast curry powder briefly before adding to enhance depth and release aromatic oils, intensifying overall flavor profile.
- Opt for full-fat coconut milk to create a creamier, more luxurious sauce that clings perfectly to chicken pieces.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 74-79 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg