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.
- 1/2 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
- 3/4 Cup Full Fat Unsweetened Coconut Milk
- 1 Cup Plain Yogurt
- Teaspoon Optional : 1/2 white sugar
- 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.
Cindy Ingalls
Jun 24, 2016 at 2:32 pmI’m a big fan of curry, yet I never seem to make it at home. Now that I have this recipe, I can try it out for myself.
Sarah Bailey
Jun 24, 2016 at 4:17 pmOh my goodness this sounds like a delicious curry – just the right spiciness! x
Jenny
Jun 24, 2016 at 7:03 pmI love going out to have curry cause i can never make it as good. Thanks for this recipe, ill have to try it!
Courtney L. Gillard
Jun 25, 2016 at 8:05 amNice recipe, I will try this. I wonder where can I get Indian spices, this sounds like a nice cuisine!
poshjournaladmin
Jun 25, 2016 at 9:28 amI bought mine from asian market but also available at any local grocery stores
Shawn DeWolfe
Jun 25, 2016 at 9:36 amI love using coconut milk in curries. I have a lot of success using coconut milk in lieu of cream in butter chicken.
Kathy
Jun 25, 2016 at 11:09 amThat looks so good! I need to try out this recipe soon. I’m excited to give it a try. It looks like it would taste really good.
Elizabeth O.
Jun 25, 2016 at 10:26 pmI love Chicken Curry! It’s packed with flavor and it goes so well with pita bread or rice. This recipe is definitely a keeper and thanks for sharing it here!
Nicole Etolen
Jun 26, 2016 at 7:14 amI haven’t tried chicken curry for years. It is time for me to cook it again, thanks for the idea.
Lisa Rios
Jun 27, 2016 at 12:11 pmWe have a Indian family near by who is a close friend to us & I have tasted their delicious curry recipe so many times in the past couple of years. I love anything spicy & I would like to see if I can succeed getting this one done on my own!
mythirtyspot
Jun 27, 2016 at 6:36 pmOh my goodness. This looks amazing! Healthy too! I love curry. Your photos are also magnificent! – Erin Kennedy
Adriana
Jun 27, 2016 at 8:37 pmThis looks sooo so yummy! Wow I definitely need to try this recipe out! Looks great for everyone! Yum!
Angela Bethea
Jun 27, 2016 at 11:05 pmThis 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)
Jun 28, 2016 at 8:43 amChicken curry is one of my favorite dishes! Love your recipe version and will give it a try!
Fashion Travels (@tauyanm)
Jul 1, 2016 at 6:23 amyummy! 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
Diane Schwartz
Jul 30, 2017 at 8:45 amreset going back to curry chicken easy to cook,