Description
Fragrant Indian chicken curry with coconut milk delivers rich, comforting flavors that dance across your palate. Spices blend seamlessly, creating a hearty meal you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced thin
Vegetables:
- 3 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
Spices, Liquids, and Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 26 ounces (750 milliliters) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Sauté chicken, bell peppers, and onions in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until chicken is golden and nearly cooked through.
- Drizzle oil and continue cooking, ensuring even browning and thorough chicken preparation.
- Sprinkle curry powder into the skillet, toasting briefly to enhance aromatic flavors for about 60 seconds.
- Introduce curry paste, red pepper flakes, and salt, stirring to distribute spices evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour coconut milk into the skillet, gently bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer, allowing spices to meld and infuse.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by whisking water and cornstarch together, then gradually incorporate into the simmering sauce.
- Continue stirring and cooking for 10-12 minutes until the sauce reaches a rich, velvety consistency and coats the chicken and vegetables smoothly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or spices as needed for balanced flavor profile.
- Serve the fragrant curry over steamed rice or tender noodles, garnishing with fresh cilantro for a vibrant, herbaceous touch.
Notes
- Spice Customization: Adjust curry powder and pepper flakes based on personal heat preference, using less for mild or more for intense flavor.
- Protein Flexibility: Swap chicken with tofu, shrimp, or chickpeas for vegetarian or alternative protein options.
- Thickening Technique: Gradually add cornstarch slurry while stirring to prevent lumps and achieve smooth, consistent sauce texture.
- Storage Wisdom: Cool completely before refrigerating and consume within 3-4 days for optimal taste and food safety.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 81 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 56
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 157 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg