Description
A comforting chicken curry featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, fragrant coconut sauce, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger to have everything ready.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pan over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onion until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, roughly 2 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the pan, browning them on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate Spices: Toss in the curry powder, salt, and pepper, cooking everything together for another 2 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Coconut Milk: Pour in the diced tomatoes and coconut milk, stirring well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer and Thicken: Let the curry bubble gently for about 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with fresh cilantro and serve hot, either over rice or with naan.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using light coconut milk. Adjust the curry powder to your taste for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken curry, Indian recipe, comfort food, quick dinner, family meal