Easy Weeknight Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Easy Weeknight Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Boneless Chicken, Bite Sized Pieces; 1/2 cups Plain Yogurt; 2 Tablespoons Ginger-garlic Paste, Divided Use; 2 teaspoons Garam Masala, Divided Use; 2 Tablespoons Oil; 4 whole Cloves Crushed; 2 whole Cardamom, Crushed; 2 whole Yellow Onions; 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 whole Lemon/lime, Juiced; 4 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped

Servings: persons

2 pounds Boneless Chicken, Bite Sized Pieces
1/2 cups Plain Yogurt
2 Tablespoons Ginger-garlic Paste, Divided Use
2 teaspoons Garam Masala, Divided Use
2 Tablespoons Oil
4 whole Cloves Crushed
2 whole Cardamom, Crushed
2 whole Yellow Onions
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Turmeric
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 whole Lemon/lime, Juiced
4 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped

1
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and marinate in yogurt, half the ginger garlic paste and half of the garam masala for 15 minutes or more if you have time.
2
You can even marinate the chicken overnight in the fridge.
3
Meanwhile, heat oil and add the crushed cloves and cardamom.
4
Wait for a minute and add the onions, fry until they start turning golden brown.
5
Add the rest of ginger garlic paste (stand back) and fry for a minute.
6
Then add the chicken along with the marinade.
7
Add coriander powder, chili powder and turmeric.
8
Mix well, cover and cook (stirring from time to time) until done and a thick sauce clings to the chicken pieces.
9
Finally, add the salt, remaining garam masala and lemon juice and remove from heat after a couple of minutes.
10
Garnish with cilantro/coriander and serve hot with rice/roti/naan/bread/whatever.

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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 pounds Boneless Chicken, Bite Sized Pieces, 1/2 cups Plain Yogurt, 2 Tablespoons Ginger-garlic Paste, Divided Use, 2 teaspoons Garam Masala, Divided Use, and more.

Yes, Easy Weeknight Chicken 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.

Easy Weeknight Chicken Curry

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