Chicken Curry
A warm Indian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, flavorful curry sauce.
Ingredients
- β1 pound chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β2 teaspoons curry powderadjust to taste
- β1 teaspoon garam masalaadjust to taste
- β1 can coconut milk14 oz
- β2 tablespoons tomato pasteoptional
- βto taste saltuse sparingly
- β2 tablespoons lemon juicefreshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the curry powder and garam masala, and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the coconut milk, tomato paste (if using), salt, and lemon juice.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro (if desired).