Best 7 Curried Microwaved Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of curried microwaved chicken recipes. These culinary creations offer a symphony of flavors, combining the warmth of curry spices with the convenience of microwave cooking. From the classic Curried Microwaved Chicken to the innovative Curried Microwaved Chicken with Vegetables, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Discover the secrets of creating tender, succulent chicken infused with aromatic curry spices, complemented by a medley of vegetables or the simplicity of a classic curry sauce. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and savor the convenience of quick and flavorful microwave cooking with our curated selection of curried microwaved chicken recipes.

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

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.

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

MICROWAVE CHICKEN CURRY



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

Provided by myslys

Categories     Curries

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons indian curry paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 bunch basil leaves, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro leaf, chopped
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
steamed rice, to serve
paprika, for garnish
1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large microwave safe pot with a lid, mix together the curry paste and oil. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Add the chicken to the pot and stir. Cover with the lid and microwave on medium for 8 minutes.
  • Add the basil, cilantro, coconut milk, and soy sauce and season with salt and pepper. Give it a good stir, cover it, and microwave on medium for 4 minutes. Stir it again, cover, and let it rest for 3 or 4 minutes. Serve over steamed rice, garnished with paprika and scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.7, Fat 59.2, SaturatedFat 36.7, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 729.2, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 12.5, Protein 36.8

INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY II



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This is an adaptation of yellow chicken curry from India. The aromas and flavors are a delight to the senses! It is best served with fresh Naan bread and Jasmine or Basmati rice.

Provided by Amanda Fetters

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup plain yogurt
¾ cup coconut milk
½ lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until lightly browned. Stir in garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, paprika, bay leaf, ginger, sugar and salt. Continue stirring for 2 minutes. Add chicken pieces, tomato paste, yogurt, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf, and stir in lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Simmer 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 268.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

CURRIED CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts stay moist when cooked in the microwave on a bed of onion and apple. Ketchup, curry powder, and yogurt make a sweet, mildly spicy, and creamy sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (1 cup)
1 green apple, quartered, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks (1 1/4 cups)
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons curry powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 6 ounces each
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish with lid, stir together onion, apple, garlic, ketchup, and curry powder. Add 1/4 cup water. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
  • Add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes longer or until chicken is opaque throughout. Lift chicken from dish, and divide among four serving plates.
  • Stir yogurt into onion-apple mixture in dish; spoon sauce over chicken, and sprinkle cilantro over each plate. Serve with rice or noodles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g

CURRIED CHICKEN BREASTS



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This sweet and spicy recipe comes from Lee Durels of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (about 1 pound)
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put chicken breast halves into an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan, combine butter, honey, mustard, curry powder, and salt, and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture begins to bubble.
  • Pour over chicken; bake until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 g, Fat 13 g, Protein 26 g

CHICKEN WITH CURRY SAUCE



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A mild curry sauce complements the tender chicken and sweet apples in this speedy microwave main dish. "This rapid recipe is perfect for the working gal. I like to serve it over aromatic basmati rice, says Janet Boulger of Botwood, Newfoundland.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cups finely chopped peeled apple
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup frozen peas
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Hot cooked noodles or rice, optional

Steps:

  • Place butter in a 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 40-50 seconds or until melted. Stir in curry powder. Add onion and apple; stir until coated. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once., Stir in the soup, milk, chicken and mushrooms; cover and microwave on high for 9-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring twice. Add peas; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes longer or until peas are tender. Serve over noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To ensure tender and juicy chicken, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
  • Adjust the amount of curry powder based on your desired level of spiciness.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as chopped onions, bell peppers, or zucchini.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. However, the sauce will be thinner.
  • Serve the curried chicken with rice, quinoa, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This curried microwaved chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The chicken is cooked to perfection in the microwave, and the curry sauce is made with pantry staples. You can easily customize the dish to your liking by adjusting the amount of curry powder and adding other vegetables. Serve with rice, quinoa, or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.

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