Spiced Creamy Chicken Curry
A comforting and flavorful Indian curry made with tender chicken and creamy coconut milk, infused with spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken (cut into pieces)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp oil
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger; sauté until the onions become translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Toss in the chicken pieces, stirring frequently until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat and let the curry simmer for about 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked and tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Serve with basmati rice, naan, or a cucumber raita for balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg