Chicken Masala Curry Recipe

Name: Chicken Masala Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups onions, thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ginger, fresh, minced; 2 tablespoons coriander, ground; 2 teaspoons cumin, ground; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 cups tomatoes, fresh, chopped & drained OR; 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped & drained; 2 lbs chicken, boneless, sliced to large bite-size; 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup coconut milk

Servings: persons

2 cups onions, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, fresh, minced
2 tablespoons coriander, ground
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups tomatoes, fresh, chopped & drained OR
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped & drained
2 lbs chicken, boneless, sliced to large bite-size
1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup coconut milk

1
In a wok, dutch oven or deep saute pan, fry onions in oil over medium high heat until the edges are nicely browned.
2
Add garlic & ginger & continue stirring 2 minutes.
3
Add ground spices (including salt) & fry another 2 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes & fry over medium heat for 5 minutes.
5
Add chicken & water (or coconut milk) & stir.
6
Bring mixture to a simmer & reduce heat to low.
7
Cover & simmer 20 minutes, then check.
8
If sauce is too thin, remove cover & simmer 10 minutes more.
9
If sauce is desired thickness, continue to simmer covered for 10 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups onions, thinly sliced, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons garlic, minced, 2 teaspoons ginger, fresh, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Masala Curry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Masala Curry

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