Easy Chicken Curry

This easy chicken curry recipe is so delicious and simple to make. It is hard to believe that in only 40 minutes you can have homemade chicken curry on the table and ready to eat! Using simple ingredients it's definitely a great economical weeknight dinner.

I remember a homemade Chicken Curry dish that John's mother used to make. Unfortunately, that is one recipe I never got from her. But, I cannot smell curry without thinking of her homemade chicken curry - it was delicious!

According to Wikipedia, chicken curry is a delicacy in South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. The main ingredients are - can you guess?

Chicken and Curry! How easy is that?

Chicken Curry Vs Curry Chicken

While "Chicken Curry" and "Curry Chicken" are used interchangeably, technically, they are different. The difference is the order of preparation.

If the curry sauce is prepared first and then the cooked chicken is added, it is called "Chicken Curry". If the curry is added to the chicken while the chicken is cooking, it is "Curry Chicken". This is mainly a cultural difference but still interesting. So, I guess if we are being technical, my recipe, which cooks the chicken first should be called Curry Chicken ;)

The Best Easy Chicken Curry Recipe

In an attempt to recreate the delicious taste of the Chicken Curry that John's mom made, I went in search of a recipe.

The problem was, none seemed quite right. The missing ingredient? Raisins.

And, raisins are GAPS legal! Chicken curry is a one pot meal. That means - easy cleanup! I am ALL for that!

The following homemade chicken curry recipe calls for chicken breast but because I multiplied it times 5, I also threw in some chicken that I had frozen from broth making. You know, after you cook a whole chicken in the crock-pot, de-bone it and cook the bones some more to make a super rich broth.

Sidedishes

• Serve with rice (try adding herbs and spices)
• Serve with salad
• Serve with other Indian dishes such as daal

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📋 Recipe

Chicken Curry

Cultured Palate

Curry has a wonderful flavor and is anti-inflammatory. 

4.75 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 6 servings

Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 ½ lb boneless chicken breast cut in pieces
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large onions chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder or to taste - I use more
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups yogurt
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cups raisins

Instructions

 

• Cook the chicken in the olive oil over medium heat in a skillet.
• Add the onions and garlic and continue cooking until both are soft.
• Add the curry powder to taste, turmeric and chicken broth. Simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Add the yogurt but do not boil. If you want it to be a thicker sauce, add 2 tablespoon flour to the yogurt and mix well first. Once you add the yogurt, do not allow the mixture to boil - just heat it.
• Add raisins and stir well.
• Serve alone or over rice.
• Enjoy!

Notes

Ways To Serve This Easy Chicken Curry;

• Serve with rice (try adding herbs and spices)
• Serve with salad
• Serve with other Indian dishes such as daal

Keyword easy, homemade chicken curry