Chicken Curry Recipe 
A flavorful chicken curry (without the heat—unless you want it!)
Do you like it hot? This chicken curry is all about rich, comforting flavor—not fiery heat. It’s a deliciously mild dish that brings together tender chicken and warm spices in a creamy, savory sauce. Perfect for family dinners or anyone who prefers their curry on the mellow side. But don’t worry—if you’re craving a kick, just stir in a teaspoon (5 mL) of chili powder or add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce to turn up the heat.
Makes 6 large or 9 smaller servings
What You Need
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 19 oz (540 ml) can of tomatoes (whole or chopped)
- 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 cup unflavored low-fat yogurt
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 18 skinned chicken drumsticks or thighs, skin removed (aproxamately 3 1/2 lbs / 1.7 kg weight with skin and bones or 3 lbs / 1.5 kg weight with skin removed)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, for topping
How to Make Chicken Curry
- To a large heavy pot, heat the oil and water at low to medium. Add the onions and garlic to the pot. Cook until soft. Add the spices, stirring frequently, and cook for one or two minutes until the spices are well blended. Add a bit of water if too dry.
- Add to the pot, the tomatoes, cilantro, yogurt and chicken stock. Blend together, then add the chicken pieces.
- Cover the pot and simmer gently at low-medium heat. Stir periodically. Cook for 1–1 1/2 hour, or until chicken is cooked. If too thick, add extra chicken stock or water if needed. If too thin, cook for the last 15–30 minutes without the lid.
- After cooking, add chopped cilantro.
Nutrients per serving
Per Serving (1/6 of recipe – one large serving)
- Calories – 352
- Carbohydrates – 14 g
- Protein – 42 g
- Fat – 14 g
- Saturated Fat – 2.9 g
- Fibre – 2 g
- Sodium – 550 mg
- Potassium – 1000 mg
- Calcium – 150 mg
- Iron – 3 mg
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