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Quick Chicken Curry

A simple and flavorful chicken curry that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
Spices
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Liquids
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat for creaminess
  • 1 cup chicken broth
Oils
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

Cook Chicken
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add Spices and Liquids
  1. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
Combine and Simmer
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the peas and bring to a simmer.
  2. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
Serve
  1. Serve hot over rice or with naan bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 14gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or carrots for extra nutrition.

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