Recipe
Easy Chicken Curry
This chicken curry keeps the weeknight speed of the original recipe while moving the flavor toward the curry most home cooks expect: tender chicken in a spiced onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, and coconut sauce. Curry powder gives it an accessible base, with cumin and turmeric adding depth and cilantro and yogurt for a fresh finish.
Ingredients
For the chicken curry | |
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1 1⁄2 | pounds boneless skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1 | teaspoon kosher salt, divided |
2 | tablespoons canola oil |
1 | yellow onion, medium, finely chopped |
3 | cloves garlic, minced |
1 | tablespoon fresh ginger, grated |
2 | tablespoons curry powder |
1 | teaspoon ground cumin |
1⁄2 | teaspoon ground turmeric |
1⁄4 | teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional |
2 | tablespoons tomato paste |
1 | cup crushed tomato |
1 | cup coconut milk, unsweetened |
1⁄2 | cup chicken broth |
1 | teaspoon lemon juice, fresh |
1⁄4 | cup cilantro, fresh, chopped |
1⁄4 | cup plain yogurt, for serving |
Instructions
| 1. | Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. |
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| 2. | Heat the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. |
| 3. | Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned but not cooked through. |
| 4. | Transfer the chicken to a plate. |
| 5. | Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion to the same pan, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened. |
| 6. | Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds. |
| 7. | Add the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, tomato paste, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir for 1 minute. |
| 8. | Pour in the crushed tomato, coconut milk, and chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. |
| 9. | Return the chicken and any juices to the pan and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. |
| 10. | Cook uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce lightly coats the pieces. |
| 11. | Stir in the lemon juice, then taste and adjust the salt if needed. |
| 12. | Top with cilantro and serve with plain yogurt. |
Published on Aug 16, 2024 by Luminița
