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Indian Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
Indian Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk features pan-fried chicken pieces simmered in a spiced sauce of coconut milk, tomatoes, and aromatics including garlic, onion, garam masala, cumin, and curry powder. The sauce reduces to coat the chicken with a creamy, mildly spiced curry rich in savory and slightly tangy flavors. Fresh coriander garnish adds brightness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
3
people
Calories:
1801 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 tin tomato 1 ½ cups, chopped
- Coriander aka cilantro, chopped, to garnish
Instructions
- Cup the chicken breasts into pieces, add a teaspoon of oil to a pan, and fry the chicken for about 5 minutes or until lightly brown.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Peel and chop the onion, add the remaining oil to the same pan, and gently fry the onion until soft.
- Add the chopped garlic, spices, and cook for a further 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken back to the pan together with the coconut milk and chopped tomatoes, and leave to cook for about 15-20 minutes until the sauce is reduced and it coats the chicken well.
- Season with salt to taste, and garnish with fresh coriander.
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Notes
- Cook curry on medium heat to allow sauce to reduce evenly and avoid sticking or burning.
- Adjust spiciness by varying the amount of curry powder and garam masala to your preference.
- Monitor the sauce during cooking; it thickens and coats the chicken when properly reduced.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1801kcal
(90%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
155g
(310%)
Fat
122g
(188%)
Saturated Fat
96g
(480%)
Cholesterol
433mg
(144%)
Sodium
2017mg
(84%)
Potassium
3663mg
(78%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
205IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
22.7mg
(25%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
18.6mg
(103%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1801
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1801kcal | 90% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 155g | 310% |
| Fat | 122g | 188% |
| Saturated Fat | 96g | 480% |
| Cholesterol | 433mg | 144% |
| Sodium | 2017mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 3663mg | 78% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 22.7mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 18.6mg | 103% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.