Chicken Curry

This rich and fragrant chicken curry is sure to become a recipe favorite!

Slow simmer tender chunks of bite-sized chicken in a simple and delicious curry sauce made with spices, coconut milk, and curry.

Serve it over rice and enjoy!

What is Curry Chicken?

A staple from India and a favorite in Thai cooking, curry is a deliciously flavorful spice blend packed with flavor and lots of warm spices like turmeric, cumin, ginger, garlic, and cinnamon, to name a few.

It’s simple to adjust to individual preferences. Make it as spicy or mild as you like!
Leftovers make fantastic lunches all week long, or this chicken curry recipe can be made for batch cooking or make-ahead freezer meals. Then just thaw and heat it up later!
Try creamy red curry chicken or mixed vegetable curry chicken for something different!

Ingredients in Curry Chicken

Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work in this recipe and make juicy and tender results.

Coconut Milk: Creamy coconut milk is the base of this sauce, along with chicken broth. Be sure you’re not using coconut cream, which is sweet. Substitute heavy cream or half and half for coconut milk, adding it near the end of cooking.

Spices: Curry powder is a must (of course!) and the curry paste adds extra flavor.

Umami Flavor: Minced garlic, lime, and fish sauce add lots of flavor to this dish.

Variations: Add bell peppers or other vegetables. For extra heat, add a little bit of cayenne pepper if you’d like.

How to Make Curry Chicken

What could be simpler than this rich and aromatic stir fry that comes together in no time?

Cook onions and garlic in oil, until softened and fragrant (as per the recipe below).
Brown chicken and add curry powder and red curry paste.
Add coconut milk and simmer until the chicken is cooked. Garnish, and serve over rice.

What to Serve with Chicken Curry

Coming up with sides that go with this delish chicken curry recipe is easy!

Spoon it over white, brown, or basmati rice and serve with a fresh vegetable or some naan bread. If you’re looking for a lower carb option, try cauliflower rice.

Leftovers?

Leftover chicken curry will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in a sealed container.
To freeze, seal it in a zippered bag or another freezer-safe container. It will keep its flavor for up to 6 months and can be defrosted overnight.
Reheat it in a pan on the stovetop, adding a little coconut milk or chicken stock as needed.

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Chicken Curry is an aromatic and flavorful chicken dish in a rich coconut curry sauce.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Heat oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and minced garlic. Cook until onions are fragrant and softened.
Add chicken to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to brown slightly. Stir in the curry powder and paste, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Pour in coconut milk and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Add the water or chicken stock, and simmer until the curry reaches the desired consistency.
Stir in the brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice. Taste season with additional salt if desired
Top with fresh cilantro, serve over cooked rice.

Adjust the thickness of the curry sauce to your liking. Add chicken stock or water to thin it after simmering or simmer longer to thicken the sauce.
Sometimes when cooking chicken, it releases a lot of juice, and instead of needing to make it thinner, you might need to let it thicken more by simmering it for a longer time.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Chicken, Dinner

Cuisine American, Chinese

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