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
Instructions
- 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 says
I'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 says
Oh my goodness this sounds like a delicious curry - just the right spiciness! x
Jenny says
I 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 says
Nice recipe, I will try this. I wonder where can I get Indian spices, this sounds like a nice cuisine!
poshjournaladmin says
I bought mine from asian market but also available at any local grocery stores
Shawn DeWolfe says
I love using coconut milk in curries. I have a lot of success using coconut milk in lieu of cream in butter chicken.
Kathy says
That 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. says
I 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 says
I haven't tried chicken curry for years. It is time for me to cook it again, thanks for the idea.
Diane Schwartz says
reset going back to curry chicken easy to cook,
Lisa Rios says
We 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 says
Oh my goodness. This looks amazing! Healthy too! I love curry. Your photos are also magnificent! - Erin Kennedy