Best 13 Curry Chicken Fast Easy Recipes

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Curry chicken is a popular dish that can be found in many cultures around the world. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, and it can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, there is a curry chicken recipe out there that is perfect for you. In this article, we will provide you with some tips on how to find the best recipe for curry chicken that is fast and easy to make. We will also provide you with some of our favorite curry chicken recipes that are sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHICKEN CURRY



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Recipe video above. This is a Western style curry, and it's the easiest chicken curry I know how to make with the least ingredients possible without sacrificing tastiness! Very mild, not spicy at all (assuming curry powder is mild).

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1.5 tbsp oil ((vegetable, canola))
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
2 tsp ginger (, grated)
1/2 onion (, finely chopped)
500g / 1lb chicken thighs, sliced ((Note 1))
2.5 tbsp curry powder ((Note 2))
270 ml / 1.25 cups coconut milk (, full fat (9 oz) (Note 3))
1.5 cups (375 ml) chicken stock low sodium
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup coriander / cilantro leaves (, chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook garlic, ginger and onion for 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
  • Add chicken and cook until it it changes from pink to white.
  • Add curry powder and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and chicken stock. Stir, lower heat to medium and cook, simmering rapidly, for 10 minutes until sauce reduces and thickens.
  • Add peas and salt. Cook for a further 2 minutes, then taste to see if it needs more salt. Garnish with coriander.
  • Serve over rice, noodles or mashed potato!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 295 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SIMPLE CHICKEN CURRY



Simple Chicken Curry image

This is our family's favorite winter comfort meal.

Provided by Gerald Peeso

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
½ cup minced onion
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
4 cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and curry powder; saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir flour, salt, sugar, and ginger into the onion mixture; cook until smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth and milk into the skillet, stir, and bring to a boil; cook at a boil for 1 minute.
  • Stir chicken and lemon juice into the broth to cover completely; cook until the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 810.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

QUICK CHICKEN CURRY



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Quick chicken curry is an easy, one-pan recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Kathryn

Categories     Main dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 14.5 oz. can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth (see notes)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped (from a rotisserie or leftover, see notes)
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat, 2% or 5% fat are all OK)
Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Chopped peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and sauté another 30 seconds.
  • Stir in curry powder, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne, if using.
  • Bring to a low simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in chicken until warmed through, 1-2 more minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt until just combined.
  • Serve hot with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro and chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 53 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 487 grams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

DELICIOUS AND FAST CHICKEN CURRY



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Delicious and fast curry dish.

Provided by werd82

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
olive oil, or to taste
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 potato, chopped
20 ounces fresh spinach, torn
5 cups coconut milk

Steps:

  • Mix curry powder, seasoned salt, and onion powder in a bowl; add chicken and toss to coat chicken in seasoning mix.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; add chicken, potato, and spinach and stir. Pour coconut milk over the mixture and stir. Place a lid on the skillet, bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender and the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 44.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 36.4 g, Sodium 482.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

EASY CHICKEN CURRY



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Chicken breasts sauteed and simmered with onion, olive oil and curry powder. Simplest chicken curry you'll ever make! Serve over hot cooked rice with a little side of mango chutney, if desired.

Provided by Aurelie Stalnaker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
¼ cup olive oil
2 large onions, diced
⅓ cup curry powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft and golden brown. Slowly stir in curry powder. Once ingredients are blended together, add chicken breasts. Cover skillet and simmer over medium low heat for about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  • Remove cover from skillet and cook for an additional 15 minutes, until sauce reduces. (Note: Make sure that you stir and that dish does not burn, as curry powder burns very easily!)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 81.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHICKEN CURRY IN A HURRY



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons salted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and finely diced
1 tablespoon curry powder
One 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 rotisserie chicken, meat pulled and skin and bones discarded
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus whole leaves, for garnish
A few dashes of hot sauce, such as sriracha
1/2 lime, juiced, plus 6 lime wedges, for serving
1/2 small mango, diced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion and sweet potato to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Sprinkle the curry powder over the vegetables and continue cooking for another minute. Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in the coconut milk and broth, stirring to combine. Mix in the honey and salt. Allow the sauce to heat up until gently simmering.
  • Add the chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat, and allow it to simmer until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat. Mix in the chopped cilantro, hot sauce and lime juice.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with mango cubes, cilantro leaves and lime wedges.

FIVE-INGREDIENT RED CURRY CHICKEN



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Five-ingredient red curry chicken with noodles is easy, quick, and inexpensive to make. Sweetened with coconut milk for unbelievable flavor! Top with chopped cilantro, green onions, and red chile peppers if desired.

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 29m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 (16 ounce) package skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small cubes
1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut (such as Trader Joe's® Extra Thick and Rich)
1 (11 ounce) bottle red Thai curry sauce (such as Trader Joe's®)
½ (16 ounce) package dried rice stick vermicelli noodles

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat. Add chicken cubes; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium-high and add coconut cream and curry sauce. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in vermicelli pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Reduce skillet heat to simmer. Add the noodles and let simmer until flavors are absorbed, about 5 minutes. Divide chicken and noodles among individual serving bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Cholesterol 42.9 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 238.3 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

FAST, CREAMY CHICKEN CURRY



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A blended curry powder is one of the original convenience foods, a venerable spice rub that can improve the flavor of almost anything. Even a good chicken breast is about as bland as meat can get, but spiced with a little curry, its flavor comes alive. In this dish, season sliced onions and chicken breast with the spice and finish the sauce with sour cream. The process is streamlined so that it takes no more than 25 minutes. Begin cooking white rice, the natural accompaniment, before cutting the onion. (After reading some of the reader comments on the original recipe, we decided to retest it, and we've made some changes and clarifications to the below recipe.)

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, poultry, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons canola, corn or other neutral-flavored oil, plus more as needed
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced diagonally ½ -inch thick
1 cup sour cream
Minced cilantro or parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Place oil in a large skillet and turn heat to medium high. A minute later, add onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; sprinkle with about half the curry powder and continue to cook for a minute or two.
  • Meanwhile, season both sides of the chicken slices with salt and pepper and sprinkle it with the remaining curry powder. Remove onions to a plate, add a bit more oil to the pan and add the chicken in one layer. Cook about 2 minutes per side over medium heat; remove to a plate.
  • Return onions to the pan and add sour cream. Stir into the onions and cook, stirring constantly over low heat, until the mixture is hot. Return chicken to skillet and cook for 2 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once. Garnish and serve with white rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 481 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SUPER SIMPLE, SUPER QUICK CHICKEN CURRY AND RICE



Super Simple, Super Quick Chicken Curry and Rice image

I had never made curry before but decided to give it a shot. I would call this recipe a medium-hot dish. I put in quite a bit of curry, but there is a lot of rice and chicken for it to cover. This recipe is for 1 person, but can be easily multiplied. If you use chicken stock for this recipe do not use the chicken base

Provided by Morrison

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups chicken and rice, 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon chicken base and 1 cup hot water or 1 cup chicken stock, instead of water and base combination
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 tablespoon dark chili powder
1/2 tablespoon minced onions (dehydrated) or 3 tablespoons onions, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Dissolve chicken base in hot water (skip this step if using stock).
  • Pour dissolved base/stock in 2" deep pan.
  • Add chicken to pan and place on medium-high heat.
  • Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT rice.
  • Cook chicken uncovered, stirring often to coat with spices.
  • Remove chicken from heat and cover to keep warm. You will use the liquid from the pan in the next step.
  • Add rice to separate pan and prepare as directed, BUT instead of using water to cook, add the drippings from the chicken pan. I usually get about 1/2 cup of drippings and then top that off with the water necessary to cook the rice. The rice I use needs 1 1/3 cup of water for 1/2 cup uncooked rice. This will yield 2 cups of cooked rice.
  • When rice is finished cooking, spoon rice back into chicken pan and place on medium-high heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 214.9, Carbohydrate 86.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 34.2

EASY CHICKEN CURRY



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Weeknight cooking doesn't get any easier than this endlessly adaptable five-ingredient, 30-minute curry from Mark Bittman. Sauté a pile of chopped onions in a little oil, then stir in curry powder (or red curry paste for Thai flavors). Pour in a can of coconut milk and swirl to combine. Add chicken, simmer until it's cooked through and finish with some chopped tomatoes. And dinner is served! This recipe lends itself to experimentation, so change it up. Be generous with spices. Toss in chopped bell pepper or carrots with the onions. Add a can of drained chickpeas or a generous handful of fresh spinach with the tomatoes. Instead of chicken, try shrimp, duck, turkey, firm fish, tofu, lump crab meat or beef. Just watch the cooking time: Fish, shrimp and crab cook faster than other meats. Also, don't forget to season as you go with salt and pepper.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola, corn or other neutral oil
2 large onions, peeled and sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 can unsweetened coconut milk (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
1 1/2 pounds peeled shrimp or boneless chicken, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch chunks
1 cup peeled, seeded and diced tomato (canned is fine; cut up and drain before using)
Chopped basil or mint for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place oil in a large skillet; turn heat to medium-high. A minute later, add onions, along with a generous pinch of salt and some pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and almost falling apart, 15 minutes or more. Stir in curry powder, and cook, stirring, for another minute or so.
  • Add coconut milk, and cook until it thickens, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken, and stir, then cook until done, 3 to 6 minutes. (If you use shrimp, keep in mind that it cooks a little faster than chicken; if you are in doubt about whether chicken is done, cut into a piece.)
  • Add tomato, and cook another minute; adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve over rice, garnished with basil or mint, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 423, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1048 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY HOMEMADE CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Homemade Chicken Curry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, turmeric, chili powder, ground cumin, garam masala, ground ginger, white wine vinegar, oil, red chili, tomato, water, salt, pepper, rice, fresh coriander

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garam masala
½ tablespoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
oil, for frying
1 red chili, chopped
2 cups tomato, chopped
½ cup water
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
rice, to serve
fresh coriander, to serve, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Season the chicken with turmeric, chili powder, cumin, garam masala, ginger, and white wine vinegar, and mix well.
  • Heat oil in a pot over a medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until brown.
  • Add the chili, chopped tomatoes, water, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix well and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 1 hour, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve with rice and chopped coriander.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 3 grams

EASY CURRY CHICKEN



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This flavorful chicken dinner is easy when you make it in the slow cooker.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups coarsely chopped cauliflower
2 cups coarsely chopped carrots
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup unsweetened light coconut milk
1 cup frozen peas
¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner.
  • Add broth, chicken, cauliflower, carrots, onion, curry powder, ginger, and garlic to the prepared slow cooker. Stir gently with a rubber spatula to combine.
  • Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or for 8 hours on low.
  • Stir in coconut milk and peas. Cover and cook about 10 minutes more or until heated through.
  • Top with cilantro to serve. If desired, serve with hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 518.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

QUICK, SIMPLE CHICKEN CURRY



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Make and share this Quick, Simple Chicken Curry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katie4998

Categories     Curries

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons medium curry paste (I use Patak's Curry Paste)
5 -6 new potatoes, cooked & cubed
1 cup frozen green pea
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk, well shaken

Steps:

  • In a deep frying pan, brown chicken thighs in oil.
  • Remove chicken from pan& keep warm.
  • Saute onion and green pepper until soft; add garlic and saute 1 minute.
  • Stir in curry paste and cook 3-4 minutes.
  • Add chicken, potatoes, peas and coconut milk; simmer 10 minutes or until curry sauce has thickened to desired consistency.
  • Serve over rice.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your curry chicken taste its best.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. There are many different spices that can be used in curry chicken, so feel free to experiment until you find a combination that you like.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve curry chicken with your favorite sides. Curry chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables.
  • Garnish your curry chicken with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, can add a pop of flavor and color to your curry chicken.

Conclusion:

Curry chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich and flavorful sauce, tender chicken, and variety of spices, curry chicken is sure to be a hit at your next meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give curry chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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