Best 6 Curry Chicken Fast Easy Recipes

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**Curry Chicken: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish with Easy and Authentic Recipes**

Curry chicken is a flavorful and versatile dish enjoyed worldwide for its rich aromas and diverse taste profiles. Originating from Southeast Asia, curry dishes have become a staple in many cuisines, offering a delightful blend of spices, herbs, and succulent chicken. This article presents three distinct curry chicken recipes, each catering to different preferences and dietary needs. From a classic Indian-style curry to a Thai green curry and a Jamaican curry chicken, these recipes provide a culinary journey that's easy to follow and packed with flavor. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventures, these recipes promise to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a delightful curry chicken expedition.

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

EASY CHICKEN CURRY



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Weeknight cooking doesn't get any easier than this endlessly adaptable five-ingredient, 30-minute curry from Mark Bittman. Sauté a pile of chopped onions in a little oil, then stir in curry powder (or red curry paste for Thai flavors). Pour in a can of coconut milk and swirl to combine. Add chicken, simmer until it's cooked through and finish with some chopped tomatoes. And dinner is served! This recipe lends itself to experimentation, so change it up. Be generous with spices. Toss in chopped bell pepper or carrots with the onions. Add a can of drained chickpeas or a generous handful of fresh spinach with the tomatoes. Instead of chicken, try shrimp, duck, turkey, firm fish, tofu, lump crab meat or beef. Just watch the cooking time: Fish, shrimp and crab cook faster than other meats. Also, don't forget to season as you go with salt and pepper.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola, corn or other neutral oil
2 large onions, peeled and sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 can unsweetened coconut milk (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp or boneless chicken, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch chunks
1 cup peeled, seeded and diced tomato (canned is fine; cut up and drain before using)
Chopped basil or mint for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place oil in a large skillet; turn heat to medium-high. A minute later, add onions, along with a generous pinch of salt and some pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and almost falling apart, 15 minutes or more. Stir in curry powder, and cook, stirring, for another minute or so.
  • Add coconut milk, and cook until it thickens, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken, and stir, then cook until done, 3 to 6 minutes. (If you use shrimp, keep in mind that it cooks a little faster than chicken; if you are in doubt about whether chicken is done, cut into a piece.)
  • Add tomato, and cook another minute; adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve over rice, garnished with basil or mint, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 423, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1048 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY CHICKEN CURRY



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Chicken breasts sauteed and simmered with onion, olive oil and curry powder. Simplest chicken curry you'll ever make! Serve over hot cooked rice with a little side of mango chutney, if desired.

Provided by Aurelie Stalnaker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
¼ cup olive oil
2 large onions, diced
⅓ cup curry powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft and golden brown. Slowly stir in curry powder. Once ingredients are blended together, add chicken breasts. Cover skillet and simmer over medium low heat for about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  • Remove cover from skillet and cook for an additional 15 minutes, until sauce reduces. (Note: Make sure that you stir and that dish does not burn, as curry powder burns very easily!)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 81.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

EASY CHICKEN CURRY



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This easy staple chicken curry is a fantastic recipe for family dinners. It's made with just a handful of ingredients and is enriched with creamy yogurt

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
3 tbsp medium spice paste (tikka works well)
400g can chopped tomatoes
100g Greek yogurt
1 small bunch of coriander, leaves chopped
50g ground almonds
naan breads or cooked basmati rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole dish or large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt and fry for 8-10 mins, or until the onion has turned golden brown and sticky. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for a further minute.
  • Chop the chicken into chunky 3cm pieces, add to the pan and fry for 5 mins before stirring through the spice paste and tomatoes, along with 250ml water. Bring to the boil, lower to a simmer and cook on a gentle heat uncovered for 25-30 mins or until rich and slightly reduced. Stir though the yogurt, coriander and ground almonds, season and serve with warm naan or fluffy basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

CURRY CHICKEN (FAST & EASY)



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Make and share this Curry Chicken (Fast & Easy) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Moeman

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
3 tablespoons lalah's mandras curry powder
3 onions, sliced
1 whole chicken, cut up into pieces
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 potatoes (bite size pieces not too small)

Steps:

  • In a large pot heat up cooking oil add chopped garlic and onion lightly fry.
  • Add curry powder and stir together quickly, DO NOT BURN then add 1/4 cup of the water bringing to a light simmer.
  • Stir in chicken until it's completely covered and all mixed together in the curry and is starting to lightly cook, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add in balance of water and salt and bring to boil.
  • Turn heat down to med & lightly simmer for 45 minutes covered.
  • Add in potatoes, then continue to simmer until potatoes are done (30 minutes).
  • Put on a bed of rice or eat this as a stew.
  • This simply is the best curry you'll ever eat that comes out of your own kitchen.

FAST, CREAMY CHICKEN CURRY



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A blended curry powder is one of the original convenience foods, a venerable spice rub that can improve the flavor of almost anything. Even a good chicken breast is about as bland as meat can get, but spiced with a little curry, its flavor comes alive. In this dish, season sliced onions and chicken breast with the spice and finish the sauce with sour cream. The process is streamlined so that it takes no more than 25 minutes. Begin cooking white rice, the natural accompaniment, before cutting the onion. (After reading some of the reader comments on the original recipe, we decided to retest it, and we've made some changes and clarifications to the below recipe.)

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, poultry, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons canola, corn or other neutral-flavored oil, plus more as needed
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced diagonally ½ -inch thick
1 cup sour cream
Minced cilantro or parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Place oil in a large skillet and turn heat to medium high. A minute later, add onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; sprinkle with about half the curry powder and continue to cook for a minute or two.
  • Meanwhile, season both sides of the chicken slices with salt and pepper and sprinkle it with the remaining curry powder. Remove onions to a plate, add a bit more oil to the pan and add the chicken in one layer. Cook about 2 minutes per side over medium heat; remove to a plate.
  • Return onions to the pan and add sour cream. Stir into the onions and cook, stirring constantly over low heat, until the mixture is hot. Return chicken to skillet and cook for 2 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once. Garnish and serve with white rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 481 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or pot: This will help to prevent the chicken from overcrowding and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Brown the chicken before adding the sauce: This will help to develop flavor and create a nice crust on the chicken.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: Curry powder is a great base, but you can also add other spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric to taste.
  • Serve with rice or naan bread: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

This curry chicken recipe is a quick and easy way to make a delicious and flavorful meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious curry chicken dish that the whole family will love.

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