Learn How to Make Indian Chicken Curry
Learn how to make homemade chicken curry using simple ingredients and achieving the unparalleled taste that only comes with Indian spices {in this case Indian curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, ginger, garlic}.
This chicken curry recipe is so easy to make at home. I think curries taste better the next day, as well, so make extra and don't feel pressured to consume it all at once. You can keep a leftover curry for 2-3 days in the fridge and re-heat on the stove before serving. It is best served with fresh Naan bread or rice. Vegetarian options for curry taste just as good, so feel free to swap in carrots, peas, snow peas, potatoes or other vegetables. I especially like heartier veggies in my curry.
Also don't forget to check out this Garlic Curry Yogurt Marinated Chicken (without coconut milk), Best Vegan Curry Recipe with Butternut Squash (without meat) or Easy Chicken Curry with Vegetables (Thai version). Each of these has of course some similarities yet they vary in flavor enough where you can mix more than one into your meal rotation.
📖 Recipe
Chicken Curry with Indian Spices
Ingredients
- ½ cup Refined Coconut Oil Nutiva
- 2 Onions chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 2-3 Tablespoons Indian Curry Powder Madras
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Ginger Root Grated
- 1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- 4-5 In Chicken Breasts/Thighs Bone
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- ¾ Cup Full Fat Unsweetened Coconut Milk
- 1 Cup Plain Yogurt
- Teaspoon Optional : ½ white sugar
Method
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Saute onion until translucent
- Add garlic, curry powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, ginger, cayenne pepper and stir for 2 minutes. Season with salt and sugar to taste
- Add chicken, tomato paste, coconut milk and yogurt. Bring to a boil, simmer for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
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Adriana says
This looks sooo so yummy! Wow I definitely need to try this recipe out! Looks great for everyone! Yum!
Angela Bethea says
This looks absolutely delicious! I have never tried cooking anything indian related recipes and this is definitely convincing me to give it a try. Will make sure to bookmark this post for reference.
Cara (@StylishGeek) says
Chicken curry is one of my favorite dishes! Love your recipe version and will give it a try!
Fashion Travels (@tauyanm) says
yummy! my husband and I cook a big batch of curry at least 2x a month, the cravings is just bad that we totally need it, we store some in the freezer. thanks for sharing the recipe