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★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
Indian chicken curry is a delicious and nutritious family meal that is easy to make and can be a welcome change to the usual dinner line-up.
Quick yet Complex in Flavor
You'll be amazed at how quickly this Indian chicken curry dinner comes together using ingredients from your pantry and fridge, yet the flavors are complex enough to excite your taste buds!
Great for Meal Prep
Leftovers reheat well so they make great lunches or quick dinners for meal planners.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
This is a very simple Indian chicken curry recipe that doesn't require a ton of ingredients to get amazing flavor.
Here's everything you'll need:
- Chicken. You can use any kind of cooked chicken in this recipe. Chicken breast or thighs work if you prefer the flavor and richness of dark meat. If using a rotisserie chicken, choose one with complementary seasoning. Garlic butter or traditional rotisserie seasoning works well.
- Onion. You can use any color onion but a red onion will give you a nice flavor and some mild sweetness.
- Bell pepper. Red, orange, or yellow. Green tends to be too bitter in this dish.
- Diced tomatoes. I used diced tomatoes in this recipe, but you could also use a can of tomato soup or tomato sauce.
- Coconut milk. This adds a rich creaminess and hint of flavor that really elevates this chicken dinner dish.
- Garlic. You can use powder, paste, minced, or fresh.
- Seasoning. Garam masala, curry powder, and salt give this dish its flavor, so don't omit those ingredients! The cilantro is optional, but I think it really makes the dish taste great. If you're not a fan of cilantro, it's fine to leave it out.
- Olive oil. You can also use grape seed oil, avocado oil, or another cooking oil of your choice.
That's everything. All pretty basic items other than the spices. You can usually find Indian spices at your local grocery store; however, if you have trouble finding them, you can also shop amazon for the garam masala and curry powder in a pinch.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
Starting with cooked chicken, this dish is extremely quick and easy to prepare.
Here's a look a the steps:
- Sauté bell pepper and onion.
- Add spices and cooked chicken.
- Toss to distribute.
- Add coconut milk and tomatoes.
- Heat and stir.
- Garnish then serve!
★ Tips & FAQs ★
In place of chicken you can use tofu, chickpeas or plant-based meat substitutes. I recommend lightly pan-frying your tofu to add texture before adding it to this dish.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheat using the microwave or heat on the stove over medium heat until warmed through.
This dish goes well with white rice, naan bread, and/or a green salad.
A curry is a dish that is cooked in a spiced sauce. Curries can be made with meat, poultry, or vegetables. They are typically served over rice or noodles.
Garam masala is a spice mix that typically contains cumin, coriander, cloves, cardamom, and pepper.
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Easy Indian Chicken Curry
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoon garlic paste
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
- 13.66 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
- 19 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- In a large skillet add oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until onions are softened.
- Add the cooked chicken, garam masala, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-12 minutes to reduce the sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh cilantro (optional).
- Serve hot over rice if desired.
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