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Chicken curry

Simple Chicken Curry

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 13.5-oz can coconut milk
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • Cooked rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high. Brown chicken in two batches, about 3 minutes each; set aside. It needn't cook through yet.
  2. Reduce heat to medium; cook onion in same pan 7 to 8 minutes until soft and starting to turn golden.
  3. Cook garlic and ginger 1 minute; add curry powder, cumin, and turmeric. Stir constantly 60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add tomatoes; scrape pan clean. Simmer 5 minutes; stir in coconut milk and salt.
  5. Return chicken; simmer 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens. Finish with cilantro; serve over rice.