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Creamy Indian Chicken Curry with Rice and Fresh Lime Slices.

Easy Weeknight Chicken Curry

Bree Hester
4 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course chicken
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 505 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger peeled and minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3 teaspoons red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 4 chicken breasts cut into cubes
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • Squeeze of lime

For Serving:

  • Basmati rice
  • Naan
  • Toasted coconut
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Mango chutney

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Bloom the spices until they just begin to pop and smell fragrant; around 30 seconds to 1 minute.
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  • Transfer your spices to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind.
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  • Add the rest of the olive oil to the sauté pan. Cook the onions, garlic, and ginger until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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  • Add the dry spices, curry paste, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, making a thick paste. 
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  • Add water and chicken breasts. Simmer on medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Add the red peppers and a squeeze of lime, and cook for another 5 minutes. Check for seasoning; add more salt and pepper if needed.
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  • Serve over rice with accompaniments of choice.
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Nutrition

Calories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 43gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1421mgFiber: 6g
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