Best 11 Best Curried Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of curried chicken recipes, tantalizing taste buds with a symphony of flavors. Embark on an aromatic adventure with our classic curried chicken, a harmonious blend of tender chicken, fragrant spices, and creamy coconut milk. Experience the vibrant flavors of Jamaican curried chicken, where Scotch bonnet peppers add a fiery kick, balanced by the sweetness of pineapple. For a rich and flavorful experience, try our Indian curried chicken, featuring a medley of aromatic spices and creamy yogurt. If you prefer a milder option, our Thai curried chicken is a delightful choice, with its delicate balance of coconut milk, lemongrass, and galangal. Each recipe promises a unique culinary experience, inviting you to savor the diverse culinary traditions of the world.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED CHICKEN



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This is a very easy and delicious chicken recipe that goes well served with rice.

Provided by FatManWhoCooks

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces and skin removed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon paprika, or to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 apple, cored and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder, or more to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Season the chicken liberally with salt, pepper, and the paprika; set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apple and onion to the melted butter, season with the curry powder, and cook and stir until the apple and onion are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir the mushroom soup and half-and-half into the mixture until completely combined; spoon over the chicken pieces.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 133.6 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 470.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise (recommended: Hellman's)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chutney (recommended: Major Grey's)
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup medium-diced celery (2 large stalks)
1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken into large bite-size pieces.
  • For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews and serve at room temperature.

COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken, medium white onion, fresh scallion, garlic, fresh cilantro, curry powder, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, oil, medium white onion, garlic, curry powder, fresh scallion, coconut milk, pepper, chicken broth, fresh cilantro

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 lb chicken, cubed
¼ medium white onion, diced
¼ cup fresh scallion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons curry powder
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil
½ medium white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
¼ cup fresh scallion, chopped
13.5 oz coconut milk, 1 can
pepper, to taste
1 ½ cups chicken broth
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the onion, scallions, garlic, cilantro, curry powder, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix and let marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering, and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the curry powder and stir well, cooking for 3-4 minutes more.
  • Add the scallions and coconut milk, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the coconut milk is boiling and begins to thicken.
  • Add the marinated chicken and stir well. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes, or until starting to brown. Season with pepper.
  • Add the chicken broth to the pot and stir.
  • Bring to a rolling boil and cover the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens into a gravy.
  • Garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 72 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CREAMY CURRIED CHICKEN



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This is a big hit in our house. My young son and daughter gobble it up. With its irresistible blend of curry and sweet coconut milk, it'll become a favorite with your family, too. -Tracy Simiele, Chardon, Oh

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with curry, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. , Stir in coconut milk and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach and tomato; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 27g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SIMPLE CHICKEN CURRY



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This is our family's favorite winter comfort meal.

Provided by Gerald Peeso

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
½ cup minced onion
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
4 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and curry powder; saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir flour, salt, sugar, and ginger into the onion mixture; cook until smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth and milk into the skillet, stir, and bring to a boil; cook at a boil for 1 minute.
  • Stir chicken and lemon juice into the broth to cover completely; cook until the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 810.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

BEST CHICKEN CURRY



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Make and share this Best Chicken Curry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ratatouille245

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb of cubed chicken or 1 lb beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 tablespoon paprika
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
3 bay leaves
1 -2 big potato
1 big carrot, cut into pieces
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 ounces water

Steps:

  • Place chopped onions into a pan. Add in the 2 tbls of oil and cook on medium high heat until onions are transparent.
  • Once onions are transparent put in either diced chicken or beef and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Mix in the coconut milk and water with the onions and chicken.
  • Add the spices and veggies to the milk mixture.
  • Simmer for at least 20-30 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  • Server over steamed Basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.7, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 85, Sodium 730.3, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.4, Protein 26.5

CURRIED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
6 chicken thighs
Salt and pepper
1 cup chopped onion
3 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
2 carrots, peeled and sliced on diagonal
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup frozen peas
Cooked basmati rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet and stir in butter to melt. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Cook thighs skin side down until golden brown. Flip chicken and continue to cook until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate.
  • Stir in onions and cook until tender. Stir in curry, cayenne, cinnamon and cumin and cook until aromas are released. Stir in carrots and toss to coat. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Place chicken thighs back into skillet and stir in broccoli. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes to cook chicken.
  • Stir in cream and peas. Season to taste. Serve with basmati rice.

OUR BEST CURRY CHICKEN RECIPE



Our BEST Curry Chicken Recipe image

You'll love this curry chicken recipe

Provided by Cassie Marshall

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon white vinegar
Lemon juice or lime juice
2 1/2 pounds chicken (you can use chicken breast or chicken thigh)
2 Tablespoons chicken seasoning or all-purpose seasoning
2 Tablespoons Jamaican curry powder (yellow curry powder)
5 allspice pimento berries
1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 chopped medium onion
3 cloves crushed garlic
2 chopped medium carrots
1 diced small potato
3 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper (with seeds removed)
1 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Boiling water

Steps:

  • Remove the chicken's skin and chop the chicken into small pieces.
  • Wash the chicken pieces in the lemon juice (or lime juice) and white vinegar mixture.
  • Drain the chicken well to remove all of the excess liquid.
  • Dry the chicken thoroughly with paper towels.
  • In a medium kitchen bowl, combine the onion, chicken pieces, chopped pepper, garlic, ginger, pimento berries, all-purpose seasoning, salt, and curry powder. Allow all of this to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Add the extra virgin olive oil to a large pot and heat the oil until it's medium heat.
  • Add the chicken to the hot olive oil and stir thoroughly.
  • Allow the chicken to become lightly browned on all sides. Don't allow the pot to burn. If needed, add a little bit of water to keep the chicken from scorching the pot.
  • Slowly stir in the potato, carrot, and thyme sprigs.
  • Add sufficient water to the pot to cover the chicken.
  • Cover with a tight-fitting lid and allow the chicken to cook for between 25 and 30 minutes.
  • The Jamaican chicken curry is finished cooking when the liquid is reduced to savory curry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CURRY



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This slow cooker chicken curry recipe couldn't be easier--the ingredients all go in at the same time and in just a few hours, dinner's ready! Serve over cauliflower rice sauteed with Indian spices, and garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of light sour cream.

Provided by Juliajewelia

Categories     Chicken Curry

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 onions, diced
4 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
4 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon curry powder
4 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Add chicken, coconut milk, onions, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, curry powder, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, salt, and pepper to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove and discard the bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Shred the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 58.6 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 116.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CURRIED COCONUT CHICKEN



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Curried chicken simmered in coconut milk and tomatoes makes for a mouthwatering hint of the tropics! Goes great with rice and vegetables.

Provided by ROMA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
½ onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed, diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil and curry powder in a large skillet over medium-high heat for two minutes. Stir in onions and garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add chicken, tossing lightly to coat with curry oil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear.
  • Pour coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar into the pan, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 806.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CURRIED CHICKEN BREAST



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This is easy. You can also put steamed cauliflower,or peas when you add the soup. Serve over rice. Top with fried onions (you can find in the Indian section of your grocery store).

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless chicken breasts, sliced in two and seasoned with
salt and pepper, to taste
2 onions, sliced in rings
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and butter.
  • When hot, saute onions and garlic till soft, remove onions and garlic.
  • Add more oil if needed and brown 4 boneless chicken breast.
  • Add to chicken cream of mushroom soup and 1/2-cup water.
  • Return onions and spices back to pan with chicken mixture; cover and simmer until done.
  • If you'd like you can top with Gourmet crispy fried onions (Chirag) Found in the Indian food section.

Tips:

  • Use a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to evenly distribute heat and prevent the chicken from sticking.
  • Brown the chicken before adding the curry sauce: This will help to seal in the flavor and give the chicken a nice golden color.
  • Use a good quality curry powder: This is the key ingredient in the dish, so make sure to choose one that you like the taste of.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spices to your liking: If you like it spicy, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of spices.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Curried chicken is delicious with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Curried chicken is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and flavorful meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give curried chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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