Chicken Curry

Here’s a simple, flavorful Chicken Curry that’s comforting and easy to make at home 🍛

Classic Chicken Curry (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 1½ lb (700 g) chicken (thighs or breasts), cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk or 1½ cups tomato puree
• ½ cup chicken broth (if needed)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics
   • Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
   • Add onion and cook 5–7 minutes until golden.
   • Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds.
2. Bloom the Spices
   • Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder.
   • Stir 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
3. Cook the Chicken
   • Add chicken pieces and coat with spices.
   • Cook 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
4. Simmer
   • Pour in coconut milk (or tomato puree).
   • Add broth if sauce is too thick.
   • Simmer 20 minutes until chicken is cooked and tender.
5. Finish & Serve
   • Taste and adjust salt.
   • Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Serving Suggestions

• 🍚 Steamed rice or basmati rice
• 🫓 Naan or roti
• 🥦 Add potatoes, peas, or spinach for extra veggies

Variations

• 🇮🇳 Indian-style: add garam masala at the end
• 🇹🇭 Thai-style: use red curry paste + coconut milk
• 🥥 Creamier: add a spoon of yogurt or cream
• 🌶️ Spicier: add fresh chilies or more chili powder

If you want, I can share a 15-minute quick curry, a slow-cooker chicken curry, or a kid-friendly mild version.