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Easy Chicken Curry Recipe
This easy chicken curry recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Cooked in one skillet, it's ready in just 30 minutes! Serve with rice and naan for a delicious Indian-inspired meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 507 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian , American
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1½ tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 knob ginger 1-inch size, minced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 13.5 ounces coconut milk 1 can
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, red curry paste, and yellow curry powder in a large bowl. Mix well until the chicken pieces are coated in the seasoning.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken on all sides. Remove chicken from the skillet.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet. Add in the onion. Season with salt and cook until softened.
- Add in the garlic, ginger, and red pepper, and cook for a couple minutes until softened.
- Add in the browned chicken and sugar. Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice. Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water (to make a slurry). Pour the mixture into the curry and stir until thickened.
- Serve chicken curry in bowls with basmati rice and lime wedges. Sprinkle cilantro and chopped cashews over the top.
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Notes
- Storage: Store chicken curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Store chicken curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
988mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1883IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 988mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1883IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.