Curry chicken is a popular meal throughout the world, particularly in South Asia and the Caribbean. It’s a tasty and aromatic dish made with chicken in a creamy, spicy curry sauce.
Here is a basic recipe for curry chicken:
- 2 pounds (approximately 1 kg) bone-in or boneless chicken pieces (depending on preference) – 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 finely chopped onion – 3 minced garlic cloves – 1 grated ginger thumb – 2 tablespoons vegetable oil – 1 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth 1 tsp turmeric powder - 1 tsp cumin powder – 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for extra heat)
- Season with salt and pepper to taste – Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure the spices are uniformly distributed on the chicken.
- In a large skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until the onion is transparent and aromatic.
- Cook until the seasoned chicken pieces are browned on all sides in the skillet. This helps to keep the juices in and improves the flavor.
- Combine the coconut milk, chicken broth, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and paprika in a separate bowl. To mix the spices, stir well.
- Pour the coconut milk mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Stir everything together to coat the chicken with the sauce.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Taste the curry and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking. If you want it hotter, add extra curry powder or chili powder.
- Remove the skillet from the heat once the chicken is done and the flavors have combined. If preferred, garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Serve the curry chicken with steamed rice, naan bread, or roti while it’s still hot. It also complements vegetable sides and a fresh salad.
Remember that this is only a basic recipe that you can tweak to your liking. To improve the recipe, add more veggies such as potatoes, carrots, or bell peppers. Have fun with your curry chicken!