Simple Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Simple Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 onions; 3 stalks lemongrass (use only the lower whiter part of the stalk); 2 garlic cloves; 5 cm piece fresh ginger; 6 red chilies; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 60 ml vegetable oil; 6 chicken breast fillets (or Turkey); 400 ml coconut milk; 300 ml hot chicken stock; 12 lemon, rind of, grated; 12 lime, rind of, grated; chopped coriander, to garnish

Servings: persons

2 onions
3 stalks lemongrass (use only the lower whiter part of the stalk)
2 garlic cloves
5 cm piece fresh ginger
6 red chilies
½ teaspoon turmeric
60 ml vegetable oil
6 chicken breast fillets (or Turkey)
400 ml coconut milk
300 ml hot chicken stock
12 lemon, rind of, grated
12 lime, rind of, grated
chopped coriander, to garnish

1
Peel and finely chop onions and lemon grass.
2
Peel and crush garlic.
3
Peel and grate ginger.
4
Wearing gloves, deseed and finely chop chillies.
5
Blend onions, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, chillies and turmeric in a food processor.
6
Heat oil in a large pan or wok.
7
Add the lemongrass and onion puree.
8
Stir fry over a medium heat for 5 minutes or until cooked and fragrant.
9
Chop chicken and add to the spice mixture.
10
Stir fry for a further 5 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and thoroughly coated in the puree.
11
Add coconut milk, stock, and grated rinds to the mix.
12
Simmer gently uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is thickened.
13
Serve and sprinkle with the chopped coriander.
14
Enjoy.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 onions, 3 stalks lemongrass (use only the lower whiter part of the stalk), 2 garlic cloves, 5 cm piece fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Simple 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.

Simple Chicken Curry

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