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Easy Indian-Inspired Chicken Curry

5 from 6 votes
This Indian-Inspired Chicken Curry is easy enough to make at home and tastes like a restaurant-calibre meal. Impress yourself and your family with this satisfying, flavorful meal!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil as needed
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 1 cup various peppers chopped, optional
  • 4 cloves garlic finely diced
  • 3 tbsp ginger finely diced
  • 3 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 large tomatoes pureed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped, to garnish

Method
 

Chicken Breast
  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Lay the chicken breast flat and cook for 5 minutes undisturbed. Flip and continue cooking 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from pan and rest before slicing.
Curry
  1. In a large pan over medium heat, stir in onions, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Cook until the onions begin to caramelize, about 25-30 minutes.
  2. After 15 minutes, add peppers, if using. Add garlic and ginger for the last 5 minutes.
  3. Stir and slowly incorporate cumin, turmeric, coriander, and black pepper. Add a splash of olive oil and cook the spices for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  4. Pour in tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the liquid reduces. Stir in sliced chicken breast, garnish with cilantro, and remove from heat. Serve with basmati rice and garlic naan.