Best 7 Chicken Or Lamb Curry Recipes

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Chicken or lamb curry is a classic dish that can be found in many cultures around the world. It is a versatile dish that can be tailored to suit your own taste preferences, whether you like it mild or spicy. With its aromatic spices and tender meat, chicken or lamb curry is a surefire hit that will impress your family and friends. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for chicken or lamb curry, providing you with step-by-step instructions and tips for creating a delicious and flavorful dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN OR LAMB PATTY POCKETS



Chicken or Lamb Patty Pockets image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Handful cilantro leaves
Handful mint leaves
Handful basil leaves
1 cup Greek style plain yogurt
1 tablespoon cumin, a palm full
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grill seasoning blend, 1 1/3 palm fulls (recommended: McCormick Montreal Seasoning)
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken or ground lamb
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 pita pockets
1 cup mango chutney
8 leaves tender lettuce
Spiced exotic chips (recommended: Taro root chips)

Steps:

  • Place the herbs in a food processor and pulse grind them into a fine chop. In a bowl combine the herbs, yogurt, cumin and grill seasoning. Add the meat and mix to combine.. Form into 4 large, very thin patties. Wash up and preheat a large nonstick skillet with a couple tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Heat a small second skillet over high heat and blister the pitas on each side. Cut tops off the bread and fill pita pockets with patties, lettuce and chutney.

LAMB AND CHICKPEA CURRY



Lamb and Chickpea Curry image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder (not tied), gristle and fat removed, and 1-inch diced
1/4 cup Madras curry powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon roughly minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon roughly minced fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
2 cups chicken stock, or vegetable stock, both preferably homemade
1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup tomato paste (6 ounces)
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons harissa
1 cup (3/4-inch-diced) carrots (4 carrots)
1 cup (3/4-inch-diced) celery (2 large stalks)
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained (45 ounces)
Steamed basmati rice, for serving
Plain whole milk Greek yogurt, for serving
Whole fresh parsley or cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the cubed lamb in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the curry powder, paprika, cumin, rosemary, thyme, fennel, 2 tablespoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the seasonings to the lamb, toss well to coat, and set aside for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large (11-inch) Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, over medium heat. Add the onion and ginger and saute for 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Raise the heat to medium high, add the lamb and all the seasonings in the bowl, and saute for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lamb is evenly browned. Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, wine, tomato paste, brown sugar, maple syrup, and harissa. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the carrots, celery, raisins, chickpeas, and 2 teaspoons salt, bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, partially covered, for another 30 minutes. Serve hot in shallow bowls with the rice, a dollop of yogurt, and a sprinkling of parsley.

CHICKEN OR LAMB CURRY



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This is one of my family's favorites! Chicken, Lamb... Pick your meat! For quicker prep, I'll use a pre-cooked, plain rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and pull the meat. But this dish is delicious with lamb as well.

Provided by StarXssd

Categories     Curries

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups cooked chicken (pick your meat) or 1 1/2 cups cooked lamb (pick your meat)
4 hard-boiled eggs (Chopped)
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion (Chopped)
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
salt (To Taste)
pepper (To Taste)
cayenne (To Taste)
2 teaspoons curry powder (Start with 2 tsp, then Add More to Taste)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion.
  • Add the flour.
  • Stir until smooth and bubbly.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat (Leave your burner on).
  • Add the Chicken Broth.
  • Return saucepan to the burner and stir constantly until boiling and thickened.
  • Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and 2 TSP Curry Powder to start, then adjust to taste.
  • Add in your chicken and hard boiled eggs.
  • Lower to a simmer and let the flavors meld for a few minutes. You can simmer on extra low for as long as you like, just stir is occasionally.
  • Serve over rice.

HOT AND SWEET PEPPER CURRY SAUCE WITH CHICKEN, LAMB OR BEEF



Hot and Sweet Pepper Curry Sauce with Chicken, Lamb or Beef image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

3 tablespoons vegetable, grapeseed or peanut oil
1 tablespoon ground coriander, a palmful
1 tablespoon ground cumin or cumin seed, a palmful
2 teaspoons turmeric, 2/3 palmful
2 cardamom pods, split, or 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or chopped
2 sweet red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 hot chile peppers, such as Fresno chiles, sliced
One 1-inch piece ginger root, grated
1 onion, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups passata or tomato sauce
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup mango chutney, such as Patak brand Major Grey's
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 small cinnamon stick
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, boneless leg of lamb or beef sirloin, cubed into bite-size pieces
2 limes, juiced
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
12 ounces farm spinach (bundles), stemmed and cleaned, coarsely chopped
Grilled naan bread and/or basmati rice
Plain Greek-style yogurt
Cilantro leaves
Thinly sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Marinate the meat sprinkled with salt, pepper and paprika in the lime juice for 1 hour.
  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven, then add the coriander, cumin, turmeric and cardamom and stir until very fragrant, 1 minute. Next add the garlic, sweet and hot peppers, ginger, onions and some salt and pepper. Soften for 5 minutes partially covered, and then add the passata, stock, chutney, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and diced tomatoes. Simmer over low heat, about 1 hour. Remove the bay and cinnamon.
  • Add the marinated meat to the sauce and simmer to tender. Wilt the spinach into the sauce. Serve, or cool and store in the refrigerator or freezer for a make-ahead meal.
  • Serve the curry with naan bread and/or over rice with a dollop of yogurt for mixing in. Garnish with cilantro and scallion slices.

LAMB CURRY



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I've made this lamb curry recipe many times and it's always been popular. The spiciness can be varied by using more or less curry powder. Good warmed over too. Possible condiments: sliced bananas, shredded coconut, toasted almonds, chopped green pepper.

Provided by Anonymous

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, sliced
3 cups beef broth
¼ cup seedless golden raisins
¼ cup chopped almonds
¼ cup mango chutney
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat. Saute lamb and onion in the hot oil until lamb is browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, raisins, almonds, chutney, vinegar, curry, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in rice. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 86.9 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1394.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CURRY - LAMB, CHICKEN, PORK OR SHRIMP



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My dear MIL passed this recipe on to me, as it is one of DH's favorites. This is a great way to use leftover meat to create a delicious and classy meal. I use cubed cooked pork tenderloin with great results.This curry dish is served over rice. Side dishes can be any combination of cashews, peaches, diced apples or chutney.

Provided by Princess Pea

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder (or to taste)
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon dried ginger
1 1/2 cups milk (I use 1%)
1 1/2 cups chicken or 1 1/2 cups lamb, cooked and chopped

Steps:

  • Melt butter or margarine with onions in the top of a double boiler, or in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until onions are translucent.
  • Combine flour, curry powder, sugar, salt, dry mustard and dry ginger.
  • Add to butter & onion mixture.
  • Stir until blended.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring until smooth.
  • Cook until mixture has thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped meat.
  • Heat through.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 388.4, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 4

EASY LEFTOVER LAMB CURRY



Easy Leftover Lamb Curry image

Don't know what to with with leg of lamb leftovers? This easy lamb curry recipe will not disappoint! This recipe is also great with chicken! Serve with optional cilantro, shredded coconut, and peanuts as garnishes.

Provided by Hkwilkins1

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups diced leftover roast lamb
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons mild curry powder
1 cup chicken broth
⅓ cup golden raisins
3 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle lamb with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick pot or large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir lamb in the hot butter until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove meat and keep warm.
  • Melt remaining butter in the same pot over medium heat and cook and stir onion until golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in curry. Cook for 1 minute. Return meat; add broth and raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 481.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your curry.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. There are many different spice blends that can be used to make a curry, so feel free to experiment until you find one that you like.
  • Use a slow cooker or Dutch oven to cook your curry. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
  • Serve your curry with rice, naan, or other traditional Indian side dishes.

Conclusion:

Chicken or lamb curry is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken or lamb, and it can also be made with fresh ingredients. There are many different recipes for chicken or lamb curry, so you can easily find one that suits your taste. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, chicken or lamb curry is a great option.

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