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Quick Chicken Curry

A fast and flavorful chicken curry that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Spices
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Vegetables and Base
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 can coconut milk 14 oz
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Add the chicken pieces, curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Make the Curry
  1. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  2. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
  3. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
  2. Serve hot with rice or naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This curry can be made with any vegetables you have on hand. Adjust the spice level by adding chili powder if desired.

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