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Easy Chicken Curry

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A comforting and rich chicken curry made with coconut milk and spices, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 chicken breasts (approx. 500g / 17.5 oz), cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 large onion (or 2 small), finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 2 tbsp mild curry powder (use hot if preferred)
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • ½ tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée (tomato paste)
  • 400 g (14 oz) can finely chopped tomatoes
  • 240 ml (1 cup) chicken stock
  • 400 ml (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)
  • 60 g (2 cups) baby spinach
  • Boiled rice, for serving
  • Fresh coriander, for garnish
  • Chilli flakes, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pan with the chicken. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is softened.
  3. Stir in the garlic, ginger, curry powder, coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and release their aroma.
  4. Mix in the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, and coconut milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Let the curry simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked.
  6. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornflour slurry and cook for another minute or two until the sauce thickens.
  7. Stir in the baby spinach and allow it to wilt into the sauce. Turn off the heat.
  8. Spoon the curry over boiled rice and garnish with fresh coriander and a pinch of chilli flakes.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated. Works well with other meats or as vegetarian with chickpeas.

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Find it online: https://ameliasweets.com/2026/05/08/simple-chicken-curry-recipe/

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