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Indian Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Indian Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk, a quick and easy recipe that is ready in about 30 minutes. Boneless chicken breast simmered in a rich and flavourful tomato and coconut sauce, with mild spices that give it an earthy touch, this chicken curry is a perfect midweek dinner recipe for the whole family. Nothing beats a homemade curry, and my recipe is simple and failproof, that anyone can cook it to perfection. Use full-fat coconut milk for a rich and creamy sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 1801kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes (1 ½ cups)
  • chopped coriander (chilantro) to garnish
Metric - US Customary

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

  • Make sure you keep an eye on the curry, although it doesn't need stirring a lot, when the sauce is reduced, it tends to stick to the pan.
  • It is best to cook the curry on a medium heat, a high heat will reduce the sauce too quickly, and the chicken won't have time to cook through.
  • You can play with the amount of spiciness you want for the sauce, I prefer it mild, but by all means, this dish can take a lot more heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 1801kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 155g | Fat: 122g | Saturated Fat: 96g | Cholesterol: 433mg | Sodium: 2017mg | Potassium: 3663mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 22.7mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 18.6mg