Easy and delicious, this Indian-style chicken curry with coconut milk, starts with boneless chicken breasts and basic pantry items. Ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes!
2boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2Tablespoonsvegetable oil, or coconut oil
1/2red or yellow onion, thinly sliced
1Tablespoonginger paste, or 2 tsp minced fresh
1teaspoongarlic, minced
1largetomato, diced or small can diced tomatoes, drained
1teaspoonturmeric powder
1teaspoongaram masala
1/2teaspooncumin
1/2teaspooncoriander
1/8teaspoonred pepper flakes, adjust to taste for heat
1Tablespoontomato paste, optional
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2cupwater
2/3cupcoconut milk, stirred *see note 1 below
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
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Instructions
Start rice cooking, if using.
In a small bowl, stir together the turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
In a large pot (preferably with a lid), heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring until golden brown. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring for one minute. Add your spice mix and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds more. Add the diced tomatoes and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add the cut up chicken to the pot, along with a sprinkling of salt. Mix well. Let cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup water to the pot, cover with a lid (or a sheet of aluminum foil), reduce heat slightly and let cook 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked and tender.
Remove lid. Add coconut milk and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes more. Taste and add salt as needed. You can also add more of spices if you feel it needs it.
Notes
A small 5.5oz/160ml can of coconut milk is perfect for this curry, but if you are starting with a larger can, be sure to stir after opening the can, to stir the cream into the milk, then measure out the amount you need. Leftover coconut milk can be frozen for a future curry.Be sure to read the notes above this Recipe Card, for more tips, options, substitutions and variations for this recipe!