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A simple chicken curry recipe.
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Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry is a childhood favorite with tender chicken pieces browned and simmered in a thick curry sauce with sliced onions.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, chicken curry, Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 600kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 3 cups chicken broth I use Better Than Bouillon
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions

  • In large pan heat canola oil over medium heat.
  • Combine 1 cup of flour, seasoning salt and cracked pepper on a shallow plate.
  • Dredge chicken in flour. Shake to remove any excess.
  • Place chicken in the oil and fry just to brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towel lined plate. (Note: Don't over crowd the pan, you can fry the chicken in batches if you need to.) Allow to cool and the cut into bite sized pieces. 
  • Once all of the chicken is browned, reserve 3 tablespoons of the pan drippings. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour, cook 1 minute. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of curry powder, cook 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth, soy sauce and garam masala. Bring to a boil.
  • While you are waiting for the curry to boil, slice your chicken pieces
  • Once the curry starts to boil, add the onion and chicken.
  • Simmer uncovered until thickened and chicken is cooked through. About 30 - 40 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition information is for estimation purposes only.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.7g | Protein: 40.7g | Fat: 21.9g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 728mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 1.4g