Easy Chicken Curry Recipe
This easy chicken curry recipe is perfect for a quick night meal. Cooked in a skillet, it's ready in just 30 minutes and is a meal that the whole family will enjoy. Serve with rice and naan for a delicious Indian inspired meal.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 507kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 knob ginger 1-inch size, minced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 can coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, red curry paste, and yellow curry powder in a large bowl. Mix well until the chicken pieces are coated in the seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chicken on all sides. Remove from the chicken from the skillet.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet. Add in the onion. Season with salt and cook until softened. Add in the garlic, ginger, and red pepper, and cook for a couple minutes until softened.
- Add in the browned chicken and sugar. Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice. Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Pour the mixture into the curry and stir until thickened.
- Serve in bowls with basmati rice and lime wedges. Sprinkle cilantro and chopped cashews over the top.
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Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 988mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1883IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg