Best 11 Curried Microwaved Chicken Recipes

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Curried microwaved chicken is a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it can also be made with fresh chicken. Curried microwaved chicken is a versatile dish that can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables. It can also be used as a filling for tacos or burritos. The possibilities are endless!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MICROWAVED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Rely on your microwave to prepare cubed cooked for a variety of recipes in just 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edges in glass pie plate, 10x1 1/2 or 9x1 1/4 inches (sides of chicken will touch).
  • Cover dish with plastic wrap, folding back one corner or edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on Medium (50%) 14 to 16 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thickest pieces are cut and temperature reaches 170°. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Cool slightly; cut into desired size of pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 125 mg

MICROWAVE CHICKEN CURRY



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

Provided by myslys

Categories     Curries

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons indian curry paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 bunch basil leaves, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro leaf, chopped
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
steamed rice, to serve
paprika, for garnish
1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large microwave safe pot with a lid, mix together the curry paste and oil. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Add the chicken to the pot and stir. Cover with the lid and microwave on medium for 8 minutes.
  • Add the basil, cilantro, coconut milk, and soy sauce and season with salt and pepper. Give it a good stir, cover it, and microwave on medium for 4 minutes. Stir it again, cover, and let it rest for 3 or 4 minutes. Serve over steamed rice, garnished with paprika and scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.7, Fat 59.2, SaturatedFat 36.7, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 729.2, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 12.5, Protein 36.8

MICROWAVE CHICKEN CURRY



Microwave Chicken Curry image

Provided by George Duran

Categories     main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons Indian curry paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 bunch basil, leaves chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Steamed rice, to serve
Paprika, for garnish
1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large microwave safe pot with a lid, mix together the curry paste and oil. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Add the chicken to the pot and stir. Cover with the lid and microwave on medium for 8 minutes.
  • Add the basil, cilantro, coconut milk, and soy sauce and season with salt and pepper. Give it a good stir, cover it, and microwave on medium for 4 minutes. Stir it again, cover, and let it rest for 3 or 4 minutes. Serve over steamed rice, garnished with paprika and scallions.

CURRIED CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts stay moist when cooked in the microwave on a bed of onion and apple. Ketchup, curry powder, and yogurt make a sweet, mildly spicy, and creamy sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (1 cup)
1 green apple, quartered, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks (1 1/4 cups)
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons curry powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 6 ounces each
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish with lid, stir together onion, apple, garlic, ketchup, and curry powder. Add 1/4 cup water. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
  • Add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes longer or until chicken is opaque throughout. Lift chicken from dish, and divide among four serving plates.
  • Stir yogurt into onion-apple mixture in dish; spoon sauce over chicken, and sprinkle cilantro over each plate. Serve with rice or noodles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g

CURRIED MICROWAVED CHICKEN



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This is a truly wonderful recipe for chicken. I have given it to countless friends. It makes a tasty meal when served along with a salad, a vegetable and rolls.

Provided by Lucille

Categories     Indian Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
8 chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
¾ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a microwave safe dish cook the apple and onion in the curry powder and butter or margarine on high power for 3 minutes. Stir in the soup, cream and salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken and mushrooms in an 8x12 inch microwave safe baking dish and cover with the curry sauce. Sprinkle the top with paprika.
  • Cover with wax paper and microwave on at full power for 30 minutes. Test to see if chicken is done and tender. If not microwave at full power for another 15 to 20 minutes. Checking every 5 minutes or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 467.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CURRIED MICROWAVED CHICKEN



Curried Microwaved Chicken image

This is a truly wonderful recipe for chicken. I have given it to countless friends. It makes a tasty meal when served along with a salad, a vegetable and rolls.

Provided by Lucille Cole

Categories     Indian Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
8 chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
¾ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a microwave safe dish cook the apple and onion in the curry powder and butter or margarine on high power for 3 minutes. Stir in the soup, cream and salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken and mushrooms in an 8x12 inch microwave safe baking dish and cover with the curry sauce. Sprinkle the top with paprika.
  • Cover with wax paper and microwave on at full power for 30 minutes. Test to see if chicken is done and tender. If not microwave at full power for another 15 to 20 minutes. Checking every 5 minutes or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 467.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CURRIED MICROWAVED CHICKEN



Curried Microwaved Chicken image

This is a truly wonderful recipe for chicken. I have given it to countless friends. It makes a tasty meal when served along with a salad, a vegetable and rolls.

Provided by Lucille Cole

Categories     Indian Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
8 chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
¾ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a microwave safe dish cook the apple and onion in the curry powder and butter or margarine on high power for 3 minutes. Stir in the soup, cream and salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken and mushrooms in an 8x12 inch microwave safe baking dish and cover with the curry sauce. Sprinkle the top with paprika.
  • Cover with wax paper and microwave on at full power for 30 minutes. Test to see if chicken is done and tender. If not microwave at full power for another 15 to 20 minutes. Checking every 5 minutes or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 467.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CURRIED MICROWAVED CHICKEN



Curried Microwaved Chicken image

This is a truly wonderful recipe for chicken. I have given it to countless friends. It makes a tasty meal when served along with a salad, a vegetable and rolls.

Provided by Lucille Cole

Categories     Indian Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
8 chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
¾ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a microwave safe dish cook the apple and onion in the curry powder and butter or margarine on high power for 3 minutes. Stir in the soup, cream and salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken and mushrooms in an 8x12 inch microwave safe baking dish and cover with the curry sauce. Sprinkle the top with paprika.
  • Cover with wax paper and microwave on at full power for 30 minutes. Test to see if chicken is done and tender. If not microwave at full power for another 15 to 20 minutes. Checking every 5 minutes or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 467.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CURRIED MICROWAVED CHICKEN



Curried Microwaved Chicken image

This is a truly wonderful recipe for chicken. I have given it to countless friends. It makes a tasty meal when served along with a salad, a vegetable and rolls.

Provided by Lucille Cole

Categories     Indian Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
8 chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
¾ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a microwave safe dish cook the apple and onion in the curry powder and butter or margarine on high power for 3 minutes. Stir in the soup, cream and salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken and mushrooms in an 8x12 inch microwave safe baking dish and cover with the curry sauce. Sprinkle the top with paprika.
  • Cover with wax paper and microwave on at full power for 30 minutes. Test to see if chicken is done and tender. If not microwave at full power for another 15 to 20 minutes. Checking every 5 minutes or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 169.8 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 467.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CHICKEN WITH CURRY SAUCE



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A mild curry sauce complements the tender chicken and sweet apples in this speedy microwave main dish. "This rapid recipe is perfect for the working gal. I like to serve it over aromatic basmati rice, says Janet Boulger of Botwood, Newfoundland.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cups finely chopped peeled apple
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup frozen peas
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Hot cooked noodles or rice, optional

Steps:

  • Place butter in a 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 40-50 seconds or until melted. Stir in curry powder. Add onion and apple; stir until coated. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once., Stir in the soup, milk, chicken and mushrooms; cover and microwave on high for 9-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring twice. Add peas; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes longer or until peas are tender. Serve over noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TODD'S THAI-STYLE CHICKEN CURRY



Todd's Thai-Style Chicken Curry image

I adapted this from Food Network's Microwave Chicken Curry. After much trial-and-error, I think I have improved their recipe significantly.

Provided by D. Todd Miller

Categories     Curries

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons indian curry paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon peanut butter
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
1/2 bunch basil leaves, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro leaf, chopped
2 (13 -14 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar (optional)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • In a large microwave safe pot with a lid, mix together curry paste, oil, and peanut butter. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add chicken to the pot and stir. Cover with the lid and microwave on medium for 8 minutes.
  • Add basil, cilantro, coconut milk, soy sauce, and brown sugar and season with salt and pepper. Stir to mix very well, cover it, and microwave on medium for 4 minutes. Stir again, cover, and let it rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Serve hot over white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.4, Fat 48.3, SaturatedFat 32.6, Cholesterol 68.5, Sodium 745.8, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 12.4, Protein 37.9

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use a large enough bowl: The chicken will expand as it cooks, so make sure you use a bowl that is large enough to accommodate it.
  • Cover the bowl: Covering the bowl will help the chicken cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
  • Cook the chicken in short bursts: Cooking the chicken in short bursts will help prevent it from overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Stir the chicken frequently: Stirring the chicken frequently will help ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer: The best way to ensure that the chicken is cooked through is to use a meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Conclusion:

Curried microwaved chicken is a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your chicken is cooked perfectly every time. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, quinoa, or vegetables, and enjoy!

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