Curry chicken with rice is a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its rich flavors and aromatic spices. Originating from various culinary traditions around the world, this dish has become a beloved staple in many households. Whether you prefer the creamy coconut-based curries of Southeast Asia, the fiery and vibrant curries of the Indian subcontinent, or the milder, yet equally flavorful curries of the Caribbean, there is a curry chicken with rice recipe out there to suit every palate. In this article, we will explore some of the most popular and delicious curry chicken with rice recipes, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and cooking tips to help you create this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a flavorful journey as we discover the best curry chicken with rice recipe for you.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
CURRY CHICKEN FRIED RICE
Flavourful curry chicken fried rice with chicken, mushrooms, peas, rice, and curry flavours is so easy to make in less than 10 minutes on busy weeknights.
Provided by Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Categories Rice
Time 13m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat for 2 minutes until the oil starts to sizzle and shimmer. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant. (Optional: You can add in 1 or 2 beaten eggs and stir fry until fluffy).
- Add cubed chicken and mushrooms. Stir fry for another minute to combine. Add in precooked rice and frozen peas. Stir fry for 2 minutes with a spatula to mix everything together.
- Add all the seasoning including curry powder, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Stir for another 2 minutes to combine to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Serve warm on a plate and garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 368 calories, Sugar 2.4 g, Sodium 850.8 mg, Fat 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21.3 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg
YELLOW CURRY CHICKEN WITH JASMINE RICE
This is a mix of several different recipes to create a hybrid of Thai and Indian curry chicken. It has a bit of a kick to it, but is a very tasty kick of spice. There is also a layer of sweetness, which gives it a good mix of sweet and hot. Served over jasmine rice added another dimension to the flavor.
Provided by Matt
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat peanut oil in a large deep skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir red curry paste, ginger, and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir coconut milk into curry paste mixture until well blended. Stir cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, and salt into coconut milk mixture; add chicken and cook until chicken is about half-cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir chicken stock, potatoes, onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, carrot, fish sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, and bay leaf into coconut milk-chicken mixture; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add peas to mixture; cover skillet and cook until peas are heated through, about 5 more minutes. Serve over cooked jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 742.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
CREAMY CURRIED CHICKEN
This is a big hit in our house. My young son and daughter gobble it up. With its irresistible blend of curry and sweet coconut milk, it'll become a favorite with your family, too. -Tracy Simiele, Chardon, Oh
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with curry, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. , Stir in coconut milk and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach and tomato; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 27g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
ONE-POT JAPANESE CURRY CHICKEN AND RICE
Usually milder and sweeter than Indian curries, classic Japanese curry is a thick beef-and-vegetable stew served over rice. This recipe is not a traditional one, but rather an easy weeknight version, a one-pot meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, vegetables and rice. Instead of relying on store-bought or homemade instant curry roux, this dish relies on a few spices to mimic traditional Japanese curry flavors. Curry powder, ground nutmeg and Worcestershire sauce are combined and bloomed in butter to create the round and rich sauce. Onions, potatoes and carrots create the bulk of traditional Japanese curry, but sweet potatoes, cauliflower and peas would be great substitutions or additions. Serve the meal with any type of pickle you have on hand for a vinegary hit to contrast the rich curry.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, grains and rice, one pot, poultry, vegetables
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil with 1 tablespoon butter over medium until butter is melted. Working in two batches, brown chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side, and transfer to a plate.
- Add onion to the pot, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 minutes. Add curry powder, garlic, ginger, nutmeg and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and stir until butter is melted and spices are fragrant, 1 minute.
- Add rinsed rice and stir until evenly coated in spices. Add potato, carrots, broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping bottom of pot to lift up any browned bits. Season broth generously with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken (and any accumulated juices) on top, skin-side up, and bring to a boil over high. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until most of the liquid is absorbed and chicken is golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.
- Divide chicken and rice among bowls, and garnish with scallions. Serve with any combination of pickles, kimchi and hot sauce.
EASY CHICKEN CURRY
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
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
CHICKEN CURRY WITH COCONUT RICE
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- For the coconut green onion rice: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains in the butter. Add the coconut milk, salt, pepper and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Stir once, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until tender, about 16 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Spread the cashews on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let cool and finely chop in a food processor.
- Remove the rice from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork and fold in the green onions and half of the cashews. Let sit 5 minutes more before serving.
- For the chicken curry: Heat a small saute pan over low heat. Add the allspice, cloves and fennel and toast, shaking the pan occasionally, until you can smell the spices, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Transfer the spices to a coffee or spice grinder and finely grind. Combine the ground spices with the curry powder in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and then with 1 tablespoon of the curry spices, tapping off any excess. Brown the chicken on all sides, about 8 minutes, and remove to a plate.
- Add the onion to the Dutch oven and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the ginger and cook for 30 seconds, then add the remaining curry spices and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, salt and pepper and cook until reduced slightly, about 10 minutes. Add the cinnamon sticks and mango and cook until reduced slightly, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the chicken and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken to a bowl and discard the cinnamon stick and mango pieces. Add the dried coconut and the remaining 1/2 cup cashews and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the heat, return the chicken to the pot and fold in the green onions, cilantro and mint and season with salt, pepper and honey, if needed.
- To serve: Spoon the rice into bowls and ladle some chicken curry over.
THAI CURRY CHICKEN AND RICE
Chunks of chicken breast and sliced onions are sauteed in flavorful Thai green curry paste, then cooked in a creamy sauce made with cream cheese and sliced red and green bell peppers. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Provided by Philadelphia
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Stir in curry paste until well blended. Add chicken and onions; cook and stir 6 to 8 min. or until chicken is done (165 degrees F). Stir in red and green peppers; cook 4 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender.
- Add cream cheese, milk and white pepper; cook until cream cheese is melted and evenly coats chicken and vegetables, stirring frequently.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Carbohydrate 86.7 g, Cholesterol 91.4 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 316.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
JAMAICAN CURRY CHICKEN
A healthy Jamaican curry chicken made with coconut milk, potatoes, and everyday spices you can find at any grocery store. Authentic flavor and easy prep!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt. Set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or similar deep, sturdy pot, heat the oil over medium. Once it is hot, add the onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften and turn translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in the red bell pepper, jalapeños, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
- Add curry powder, turmeric, allspice, and cayenne. Cooking, stirring constantly, until spices turn deep gold and become ultra fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring often. It should look golden on the outside but does not need to be completely cooked through.
- Add the potatoes. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk, Worcestershire, vinegar, and hot sauce. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer, reducing the heat to low as needed, until the chicken is tender and cooked through, the potatoes are tender, and sauce has slightly reduced, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir every few minutes to keep the sauce from sticking.
- Taste and season with additional salt or hot sauce as desired. Serve hot over rice, with a big sprinkle of cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 428 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g
CURRY CHICKEN AND RICE
I found this recipe and it sounded so good, but it served 100! I tweaked to serve 4 and use ingredients we like, and the results were great! I've got permission to make again, and I know I will. I love to use bone-in chicken thighs, but boneless breasts or thighs would work very well also.
Provided by gubby420
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion and celery until the onion is slightly tender, about 3 minutes; stir in mushrooms, and cook 1 more minute, stirring often. Mix in the package of rice mix and water; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Mix the golden mushroom soup, sour cream, and curry powder together in a bowl. Stir about 1 1/2 cup of the soup mixture into the rice, reserving 1/2 cup of soup mixture for later. Spread the rice mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, and arrange over the rice. Cover the chicken thighs with the reserved 1/2 cup of soup mixture. Sprinkle the casserole with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken thighs are no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 50 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 134.2 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1568.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
CHICKEN CURRY RICE
Steps:
- prepare as above
IRRESISTIBLE CHICKEN CURRY
This Indian-inspired chicken curry is rich, creamy and saucy. Serve it with rice or naan bread so that you have something to pick up all of the creamy sauce. We do not recommend substituting the yogurt or cream in this recipe since they add richness and flavor to the sauce.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Main
Time 1h5m
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces, and then add to a bowl. If you'd like to leave the chicken uncut or if you are using bone-in chicken pieces, the chicken can be left whole.
- Scatter 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper over the chicken. Toss well and set aside to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Make ahead: The chicken can be left to marinate up to 24 hours, keep it covered and stored in the refrigerator.
- Add garlic, ginger, onion and 1/2 cup of water to a blender or food processor. Blend until mostly smooth. An immersion blender with cup attachment can also be used.
- Heat the oil or ghee in a wide skillet (with lid) over medium-high heat. Arrange the marinated chicken into the pan so that it is in one layer and brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and place the skillet back onto the heat.
- Add the onion-ginger mixture and cook, stirring often, until all of the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric over the onion-ginger mixture, and cook for about 20 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste, turn the heat down to medium-low and then cook another minute.
- Add the yogurt, a tablespoon at a time, stirring it into the sauce before adding anymore.
- Return the chicken pieces and any accumulated juices to the pan along with the remaining cup of water and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to a simmer, and then cover with a lid. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in the Garam Masala and cream. Taste the sauce and add the final 1/4 teaspoon of salt if you feel that it is needed (we almost always add it).
- Turn the heat back up to medium-high and cook, stirring gently every now and them, until the sauce has reduced a bit and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with fresh cilantro scattered on top.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 of the recipe, Calories 330, Fat 19.2g, SaturatedFat 11.6g, Cholesterol 141.8mg, Sodium 1022.8mg, Carbohydrate 7.8g, Fiber 1.2g, Sugar 3.2g, Protein 30.8g
ONE-POT CHICKEN & CURRY RICE
Rustle up this easy family one pot dinner, with chicken, cauliflower, beans and peas in mild curry flavours. Serve with yogurt and mango chutney on the side
Provided by Shivi Ramoutar
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a a large casserole dish (that has a lid) over a medium heat, then fry the onion, garlic and ginger until brown and fragrant, about 10 mins. Stir in the curry paste, turmeric, cardamom and cinnamon, and stir for a few minutes. Add the chicken and cook for another couple of minutes, stirring to colour on all sides.
- Add the rice, stir well, then stir in the stock, coconut milk, a generous pinch of seasoning, the veg and raisins. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer, pop the lid on and cook for about 25-30 mins until the water has been absorbed, the chicken and rice are cooked through, and the veg is tender. Season to taste. Remove the cardamom and cinnamon stick, then scatter over the almonds and coriander. Serve with yogurt and mango chutney on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
CURRIED RICE
I've been cooking this simple rice dish for more than 40 years. The pleasant curry flavor is especially nice with roasted chicken, turkey or duck, making it the perfect addition to a holiday spread.-Bess Placha, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute rice and onion in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CURRY CHICKEN AND RICE
I updated this chicken and rice dish by adding veggies and cashews to give it fresh and crunchy appeal. The green chilies in the tomatoes give it just the right little kick, but if you really like spice, add fresh, diced jalapeño. -Denise Klibert, Shreveport, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and oil to a boil. Stir in pilaf mix, the contents of its seasoning packet, and curry powder. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes., Stir in chicken, tomatoes and peas. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes longer or until liquid is almost absorbed and rice is tender. Sprinkle with cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
ONE-PAN CHICKEN RICE CURRY
I've been loving the subtle spice from curry lately, so I incorporated it into this saucy chicken and rice dish. It's a one-pan meal that's become a go-to dinnertime favorite. -Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender and lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan., In a bowl, mix flour and seasonings; toss with chicken. In same skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook just until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally., Stir in broth and onion; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes (mixture will be saucy). If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD
This is a crunchy chicken and rice salad with an East Indian influence.
Provided by Sheryl
Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken, celery, green onions, bell peppers, sour cream, mayonnaise, chutney, curry and salt. Mix well, cover and refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with pine nuts before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 227 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of spices. Curry powder is a blend of spices, but you can also add other spices to taste, such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, and garlic.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many ways to make curry chicken, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and techniques.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your curry.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve with rice. Rice is a classic side dish for curry chicken, but you can also serve it with noodles, bread, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Curry chicken 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, and it can also be made with a variety of other proteins, such as beef, pork, or tofu. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, curry chicken is a great dish to try. It is sure to become a favorite in your home.
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