5 from 6 votes
Garam Masala Chicken Curry Recipe
Spice up your evening with Garam Masala Chicken Curry, combining flavorful chicken, tomatoes, and onions with a rich, spiced coconut milk for an unforgettable dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
121 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 6-8 oz. chicken breast I used one big one
- coconut milk light, canned
- tomato cut into large chunks, half large
- onion sliced, half large, yellow
- 3 Tbsp. garam masala
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil coconut oil works great if you have it
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Thinly slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp. garam masala.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once hot, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and add chicken. Sear until brown on both sides.
- Add tomatoes and onion and stir to coat in spices.
- Add an additional 2 tbsp. garam masala and curry powder. Stir and let the spices toast in the oil.
- Add the can of coconut milk and stir until spices are incorporated into the liquid.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let cook for about a minute.
- Using the back of a wooden spoon, smash the cooked tomatoes to release their juices into the coconut milk.
- Reduce heat to simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes or until thickened.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice.
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Notes
- Store Garam Masala Chicken Curry in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To freeze, place it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Warm it on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
56mg
(2%)
Potassium
176mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.04g
(0%)
Vitamin A
23IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.