Smoky Chicken Curry
A flavorful and aromatic Indian-inspired dish featuring smoky chicken in a rich, nutty curry sauce. Serve over steamed basmati rice or with naan bread.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless, skinless
- ●2 tablespoons nutty curry pastestore-bought or homemade
- ●1 teaspoon smoky paprikaoptional
- ●1 teaspoon curry powderadjust to taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon garam masalaadjust to taste
- ●2 tablespoons coconut oilfor cooking
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 cups garden tomatoeschopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the skillet.
- 5
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add the nutty curry paste, smoky paprika, curry powder, and garam masala to the skillet.
- 7
Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
- 8
Add the chopped garden tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they start to break down, about 3-4 minutes.
- 9
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the curry sauce.
- 10
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 12
Serve hot over steamed basmati rice or with naan bread.