Best 6 Ginger Curry Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of India with our Ginger Curry Chicken recipe. This delectable dish combines the aromatic warmth of ginger with the richness of curry, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Succulent chicken pieces are marinated in a tantalizing blend of ginger, garlic, and yogurt, then slow-cooked in a fragrant curry sauce. As the chicken simmers, it absorbs the essence of the spices, resulting in a fall-off-the-bone tenderness that melts in your mouth. This recipe also includes a vegan alternative, where tofu takes the place of chicken, allowing plant-based enthusiasts to savor the same delectable flavors. For those who prefer a milder curry, a variation with coconut milk is provided, offering a creamy and aromatic twist. Additionally, a handy slow-cooker version is included, making it effortless to prepare this dish even on the busiest of days.

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INDIAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH GINGER AND CURRY



Indian-Style Chicken with Ginger and Curry image

Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Sauté     Curry     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup bottled nonfat Italian dressing
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
Plain nonfat yogurt (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix first 6 ingredients in 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Add chicken; turn to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and reserve marinade. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Add reserved marinade and chicken broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Transfer chicken and sauce to platter. Serve with yogurt, if desired.

GINGER-CURRY CHICKEN TACOS



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I love tacos (who doesn't?), but I wanted to put my own unique twist on them by incorporating some Indian flavors. These ginger-curry versions hit the spot! -Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2/3 cup chopped cucumber
2/3 cup chopped peeled mango
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/2 serrano pepper, seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/3 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
TACOS:
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 naan flatbreads, halved, or 8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, mango, red onion, serrano pepper, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and dash of pepper. In another small bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger, curry powder, remaining lime juice, and remaining salt and pepper., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with curry, salt and pepper. Cook chicken until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Serve in naan halves with mango slaw, yogurt sauce and mint. Garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 768mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CHICKEN CURRY WITH GINGER



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This recipe has become a staple in my home. The crushed red pepper gives the dish some zing without being too spicy.

Provided by Grooved Pavement

Categories     Curries

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup bottled Italian dressing
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup canned low sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Mix first 6 ingredients in glass baking dish. Add chicken; turn to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and reserve marinade. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Add reserved marinade and chicken broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken and sauce to platter. Serve with rice and plain yogurt on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 330.4, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3, Protein 28.4

GINGER CURRY CHICKEN



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

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Chicken

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs chicken pieces, boneless skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon chicken stock
2 tablespoons candied ginger
lime wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken pieces with lemon juice and let stand 30 minutes; pat dry.
  • Mix flour, salt and pepper; dredge chicken pieces to coat evenly.
  • In a heavy skillet with a tight lid, heat oil and butter.
  • Cook chicken, sprinkling with any leftover flour mixture, until browned on both sides.
  • Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Add onion and cook until golden.
  • Add curry powder and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add curry powder and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Gradually beat in water and cream, cook until thickened.
  • Add chicken stock base and ginger, stir, and return chicken to skillet.
  • Cover and simmer, turning chicken once, for 40 minutes or until chicken in tender.
  • Transfer to heated platter and surround with lime wedges.
  • Serve with rice.

ORANGE GINGER CHICKEN CURRY WITH CARROTS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Dinner     Simmer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tbls olive oil
Blooming spices
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cumin seed
1/2 tsp coriander seed
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1 1/2" piece of ginger peeled and chopped fine
4 cloves garlic mashed into paste
1 jalapeño seeded and diced fine
1 medium onion
4 carrots cut on bias
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1 1/2 cups water
1 bunch cilantro
2 bay leaves
1 whole chicken quartered
2 tbls butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Heat olive oil in cast iron skillet on medium high. Add cumin, cumin seed, corriander seed, garam masala, ground mustard, oregano, cinnamon, turmeric and paprika. Bloom for 30 seconds or so until fragrant, stirring constantly. 2. Add garlic, ginger and jalapeño, sautée for 1-2 minutes stirring often. 3. Add onion and carrots, stirring often until onions are translucent. Deglaze with a little orange juice to prevent burning the spices if necessary. 4. Add orange juice, water, cilantro, bay leaves and chicken pieces. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low or medium for 30-40 minutes. Add butter to finish and serve.

GINGER CURRY CHICKEN WITH LENTILS AND LEEKS



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Categories     Poultry

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lb. meaty chicken pieces
2 Tbsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt or salt
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
2 large leeks, halved lengthwise, rinsed, and sliced
1 small orange, cut in wedges
1 cup French lentils, rinsed and drained
1 14-oz. can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine (optional)
1 to 2 heads baby bok choy, separated into individual leaves

Steps:

  • Skin chicken, if desired. Sprinkle chicken with 1 tablespoon curry powder and salt. Brown chicken pieces, half at a time if necessary, in 4-quart Dutch oven in hot oil over medium-high heat. Remove from pan. Add ginger, leeks, orange wedges, and remaining curry powder. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until leeks are tender. Stir in lentils, broth, and wine. Return chicken pieces to pan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, covered, for 55 to 60 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (170 degrees F). Remove chicken; stir bok choy into lentil mixture. Use slotted spoon to serve. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use fresh ginger and garlic: Fresh ginger and garlic add a lot of flavor to this dish. If you don't have any fresh ginger or garlic, you can use ground ginger and garlic powder, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Use a good quality curry powder: A good quality curry powder will make a big difference in the flavor of this dish. Look for a curry powder that is made with a variety of spices, including cumin, coriander, turmeric, and fenugreek.
  • Serve with rice or naan: This dish is traditionally served with rice or naan. If you're serving it with rice, be sure to cook the rice according to the package directions.

Conclusion:

This ginger curry chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve to guests because it is both flavorful and impressive. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe, give this ginger curry chicken a try.

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