Chicken Curry Recipe: Rich and Spicy
Classic Chicken Curry with rich, spicy flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Optional: Fresh cilantro
- Suggested Pairings: Basmati rice mango chutney
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry; cut into pieces.
- Heat oil; sauté onion 5–7 min, add garlic, ginger for 1 min.
- Stir in spices; cook 30 sec.
- Add chicken; cook 3–4 min.
- Add tomatoes, coconut milk, broth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Simmer covered 20–25 min.
- Stir in lemon juice. Serve in white ceramic bowl with cilantro, rice, chutney.
Notes
- Use thighs for juicier texture.
- Store in fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try vegan or mild variation.
- Pair with naan bread.