Quick Chicken Curry - Fast and Flavorful Curry Recipe!
Quick chicken curry cooks in 20 minutes; tender bites simmer in bold spices for a cozy, speedy dinner that saves busy weeknights with rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or ghee
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cooked rice or naan for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne (if using). Stir to coat onions.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and stir well.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in yogurt or coconut milk and heat through (don’t boil if using yogurt).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice or with naan.