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Easy Chicken Curry: A Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Delight

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Easy Chicken Curry is a quick, flavorful curry with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk, perfect served over rice for a comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 chicken breasts (approx. 500g), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 2 tbsp mild curry powder
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • ½ tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
  • 240 ml chicken stock
  • 400 ml can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
  • 60 g baby spinach
  • Boiled rice, to serve
  • Fresh coriander, for garnish
  • Chilli flakes, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5 minutes until browned.
  2. Add onion and cook another 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, ginger, curry powder, coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, and coconut milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Optional: stir in cornflour slurry to thicken sauce and cook 1–2 minutes.
  7. Stir in baby spinach until wilted. Turn off heat.
  8. Serve over boiled rice, garnished with fresh coriander and a pinch of chilli flakes.

Notes

  • Use hot curry powder for a spicier version.
  • For extra creaminess, add a splash of cream or yogurt at the end.
  • Adjust seasoning and chilli flakes to taste.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving