Easy Curry Chicken

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Or Breasts, Or A Combination Of Both
  • 4 Tablespoons Good Quality Curry Powder (I Like Sun Brand Madras)
  • Salt And Pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Onion, Rough Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 12 ounces, weight Canned Coconut Milk
  • 8 ounces, weight Frozen Sweet Peas

Directions

  1. 1
    Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with a little curry powder, salt and pepper, and set aside.
  2. 2
    Heat a large wok or deep skillet over medium high heat.
  3. 3
    Add the olive oil, onions and garlic with a little salt and cook until almost transparent, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. 4
    Add the chicken and cook till almost done, then add the curry powder (3 to 4 tablespoons, to taste) and cook for a few minutes until thoroughly incorporated.
  5. 5
    Shake the can of coconut milk (its normal for it to separate on the shelf) and add it to the pan, stirring to incorporate.
  6. 6
    Heat through and bring to a simmer, then add the peas.
  7. 7
    Simmer long enough to cook the peas, but be careful not to overcook them.
  8. 8
    Add salt and pepper and extra curry powder to taste.
  9. 9
    Serve with flatbread, jasmine or basmati rice and Indian condiments of your choice.
  10. 10
    Crockpot variation: Add chicken, garlic, onion, oil and curry powder to slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  11. 11
    About 1 hour before serving, stir in the coconut milk and peas, cover again and simmer till peas are done.

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