Best 7 Baked Yogurt Mint Chicken Curry Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to India, where aromatic spices dance with succulent chicken in a symphony of flavors. Baked Yogurt Mint Chicken Curry, a dish that embodies the essence of Indian cuisine, awaits your culinary exploration. This delectable dish showcases tender chicken pieces marinated in a blend of yogurt, mint, and an array of spices, roasted to perfection in the oven. Accompanying this main course are three flavorful accompaniments: Jeera Aloo, a potato dish infused with cumin and coriander; Cucumber Raita, a refreshing yogurt-based side dish with cucumber and mint; and Garlic Naan, a soft and chewy flatbread perfect for scooping up every morsel of curry. Embark on this culinary adventure and indulge in the vibrant tapestry of tastes and textures that define Indian cuisine.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN CURRY



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This chicken curry recipe is family-friendly and easy enough for a busy weeknight. Serve it with basmati rice and dinner is done!

Provided by Jennifer Segal, inspired by Cooks Illustrated

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¼-inch strips
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2½ teaspoons curry powder, divided
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 cups low sodium chicken broth, best quality such as Swanson
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
¼ cup plain low fat (2%) or whole Greek yogurt (do not use nonfat)
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken evenly with ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon curry powder.
  • Heat 1½ tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned but still pink in spots, about 3 minutes. Transfer the partially cooked chicken to a clean bowl and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1½ tablespoons oil to the skillet and set heat to medium. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger and remaining 1½ teaspoons curry powder and cook until fragrant, about a minute more.
  • Whisk the chicken broth and cornstarch together to dissolve the cornstarch, then add to the skillet along with the sugar and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the sauce is nicely thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the peas and partially cooked chicken to the skillet, turn the heat down to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, a few minutes. Off the heat, stir in the yogurt and cilantro; then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361, Fat 16g, Carbohydrate 15g, Protein 36g, SaturatedFat 2g, Sugar 6g, Fiber 3g, Sodium 830mg, Cholesterol 93mg

BAKED CHICKEN CURRY



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Flavorful and moist baked chicken breasts with Indian spices like curry powder. Great with brown rice. Serve over rice (brown basmati rice is quite tasty, but white or basmati would work well also). Doubling the recipe for the sauce ensures you'll have a ton to go over the rice.

Provided by WEESHEBEAST

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Chicken

Time 8h45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
4 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
2 large sweet onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Make shallow cuts in the chicken flesh. Pour 2 tablespoons lemon juice over the chicken and rub in sea salt.
  • Combine yogurt, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, oil, vinegar, garam masala, curry powder, and ginger in a bowl. Coat the chicken with the mixture, rubbing well into the cuts. Place the chicken in a 9x13-inch baking pan, cover with foil, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Add bell peppers and onions to the chicken dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 679.8 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

ROASTED CURRY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH YOGURT CUMIN SAUCE



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 12h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons bottled green or red Thai curry paste
2 cups whole Greek yogurt, divided
3 pounds chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small, dry, heavy skillet over moderate heat, toast the cumin seeds until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Finely grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Mash the garlic to a paste and transfer half the garlic to a medium bowl. Whisk in the curry paste, 1 cup yogurt and half the cumin. Transfer the chicken to a plastic re-sealable bag and pour the yogurt mixture into the bag, making sure all the chicken is covered. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and top with a cooling rack.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, place on the cooling rack in the sheet pan. Bake until cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1 cup yogurt and the remaining garlic and cumin. Serve a dollop of sauce on top of the chicken.
  • What really makes this recipe sing: Toasting and grinding your own spices here, makes all the difference in the world. If you don't remember when you bought that jar of cumin, then you should throw it out and start fresh.

IRRESISTIBLE CHICKEN CURRY



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This Indian-inspired chicken curry is rich, creamy and saucy. Serve it with rice or naan bread so that you have something to pick up all of the creamy sauce. We do not recommend substituting the yogurt or cream in this recipe since they add richness and flavor to the sauce.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Main

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 to 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for heat, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon for medium-spicy
6 medium cloves garlic, peeled
A 1-inch cube of fresh ginger, peeled
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or use ghee
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tablespoons full-fat plain unsweetened yogurt
1 teaspoon Garam Masala, see notes
3 tablespoons heavy cream
Handful cilantro leaves, chopped, optional for serving

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces, and then add to a bowl. If you'd like to leave the chicken uncut or if you are using bone-in chicken pieces, the chicken can be left whole.
  • Scatter 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper over the chicken. Toss well and set aside to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Make ahead: The chicken can be left to marinate up to 24 hours, keep it covered and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Add garlic, ginger, onion and 1/2 cup of water to a blender or food processor. Blend until mostly smooth. An immersion blender with cup attachment can also be used.
  • Heat the oil or ghee in a wide skillet (with lid) over medium-high heat. Arrange the marinated chicken into the pan so that it is in one layer and brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and place the skillet back onto the heat.
  • Add the onion-ginger mixture and cook, stirring often, until all of the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric over the onion-ginger mixture, and cook for about 20 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste, turn the heat down to medium-low and then cook another minute.
  • Add the yogurt, a tablespoon at a time, stirring it into the sauce before adding anymore.
  • Return the chicken pieces and any accumulated juices to the pan along with the remaining cup of water and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to a simmer, and then cover with a lid. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the Garam Masala and cream. Taste the sauce and add the final 1/4 teaspoon of salt if you feel that it is needed (we almost always add it).
  • Turn the heat back up to medium-high and cook, stirring gently every now and them, until the sauce has reduced a bit and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with fresh cilantro scattered on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 of the recipe, Calories 330, Fat 19.2g, SaturatedFat 11.6g, Cholesterol 141.8mg, Sodium 1022.8mg, Carbohydrate 7.8g, Fiber 1.2g, Sugar 3.2g, Protein 30.8g

YOGURT & ALMOND CHICKEN CURRY



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Our ultimate Friday night food - just add naans. Make a double batch of the fragrant curry paste and freeze for next time

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 green chillies , roughly chopped
100g ground almonds
thumb-size piece ginger , grated
4 garlic cloves
200ml single cream
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion , finely chopped
3 cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
4 tsp garam masala
12 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
100g full-fat natural yogurt
20g pack coriander , chopped
naan bread or basmati rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Whizz the chillies, almonds, ginger, garlic, cream and 300ml water to a paste.
  • Heat the oil in a large, deep ovenproof casserole and add the onion, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and 2 tsp garam masala. Fry, stirring for 1 min, then add the paste. Bring to a simmer and season with salt. Add the chicken, turning each thigh to coat it, then bring back to a simmer. Blob the yogurt over the top.
  • Bake in the oven for 40 mins or until the chicken is cooked through (spoon any excess fat from the surface). Sprinkle with the remaining garam masala and the coriander. Serve with naan or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 0.47 milligram of sodium

BAKED YOGURT-MINT CHICKEN CURRY



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Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 tablespoons Basic Ginger-Garlic Paste (or store-bought)
2 tablespoons dried mint leaves
2 teaspoons dried fenugreek leaves
2 teaspoons Garam Masala
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves or thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups nonfat plain yogurt, whisked until smooth
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 to 3 fresh green chili pepper, such as serrano, minced with seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground green cardamom seeds
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the ginger-garlic paste. Then, in a small bowl, mix together the dried mint and fenugreek leaves, garam masala, and salt. Place the chicken in a large non-reactive bowl. Add 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste, half the spice mixture, and 1 cup yogurt. Mix well, making sure all the chicken pieces are well-coated with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 and up to 24 hours.2. Heat the oil in an ovenproof saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion, stirring, until well-browned, about 10 minutes. Add the green chili peppers, the remaining ginger-garlic paste and the remaining spice mixture. Stir 1 minute, then add the remaining 1 cup yogurt, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent it from curdling, and cook until it comes to a vigorous boil.3. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix in the chicken, plus the marinade, and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover, first with aluminum foil and then with the pan cover, to seal the pan.4. Place the pan on the center rack of the oven and bake about 50 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce smooth. Lightly swirl in the ground cardamom seeds and mint leaves, with parts of them visible as a garnish, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

YOGURT-MINT MARINATED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Yogurt-Mint Marinated Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken under cold water. Place in a large bowl and rub with salt and lemon juice. Set aside.
  • Blend remaining ingredients; toss well to mix and then coat chicken.
  • Seal bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400* F.
  • Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 78.5, Sodium 643.9, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 28.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh yogurt, mint, and chicken will give your curry the best flavor.
  • Marinate the chicken: This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
  • Use a good quality curry powder: This is the key to a great curry. Look for a curry powder that is made with fresh spices and has a vibrant color.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spices: If you like your curry more spicy, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder curry, reduce the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: This curry is delicious served with rice, naan, or roti.

Conclusion:

This baked yogurt mint chicken curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The yogurt and mint give the curry a unique and refreshing flavor, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. Serve this curry with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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