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Curry Chicken - Easy Curry Chicken Recipe

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Curry Chicken - Easy Curry Chicken Recipe
Curry chicken is a nice recipe for busy weeknights, with chicken breasts, onion, potatoes and carrots all cooked together in one dish. Feel free to use chicken thighs instead of breasts, and to replace the curry paste with 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons curry powder if needed.

Serves 2 - 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 - 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into chunks about 1 1/2 inches
  • 2 potatoes, peeled, chopped into chunks
  • 1 red onion, peeled and chopped
  • 10 baby carrots, washed, drained, cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons oil for stir-frying
  • 2 tablespoons curry paste (traditional Indian yellow curry paste is best)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black or white pepper, to taste
  • Ground coriander, optional

Preparation:

Heat a wok or deep-sided frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the heated wok. When the oil is hot, add the onion. Stir-fry until the onion is softened and translucent. Add the curry paste and stir-fry until fragrant. (If using curry powder instead, add a small amount of water to form a paste).

Add the chicken and stir-fry for about 5 minutes so that the chicken is browned and coated with the curry paste.

Add the carrots and potatoes. Stir for a minute and add the chicken broth, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 - 20 minutes, making sure the chicken is cooked.


Taste the curried chicken and adjust the seasoning if desired. Sprinkle the ground coriander over top.

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Yummy!, Member newcook85

I was trying to find something different to do with chicken breasts, and this sounded good. I made it in the time is says, 35 min or so, and it was so easy, Im a beginner at cooking so this was so simple and easy to follow. My fiance told me, this is a keeper! I will absolutly be making this again. We both work full time and this was quick and easy to cook after work with busy schedules. I did make a few changes. I added coconut milk from the can at the end, added some ground red pepper for more heat, and used Golden Curry sauce mix, the results were great. I paired it with steamed rice. I also cut up some lime wedges and fresh cilantro as a garnish. Great for cold weather. Thanks for the recipe!

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