Make Ahead
Creamy Chicken Curry
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153 Reviews
ML
March 18, 2024
This recipe tastes great for very little effort. In all my iterations of making it, I find that good coconut milk and curry powder makes a HUGE difference. I like using imported coconut milk packaged in cans from Thailand (brand doesn’t matter) and my curry powder is a fragrant blend also from Thailand, hand brand no. 1 (aka Nguan Soon). I’ve tried other curry powder blends, but they just don’t hit the same way. I also find that a squeeze of lime upon serving gives this dish the acid it needs to balance out the fat from the coconut milk. Two thumbs up!
M
October 30, 2023
This recipe is
1. Easy and cheap
2. Delicious!!!!
The flavours are amazing!! I make this almost all the time !
1. Easy and cheap
2. Delicious!!!!
The flavours are amazing!! I make this almost all the time !
Hollyms
September 29, 2023
This was mediocre at best for us. Needed more salt for one thing. Very basic all around. Wouldn't make again
galsmu
April 24, 2023
This is a great recipe…..goes back to at least 2011. I make it several times a year and everyone always enjoys it!
mcraig3100
April 18, 2023
I made this recipe with no changes and it was fabulous - easy and flavorful! I will definitely be making this one again.
karen
February 21, 2023
The.Best. Crave it, my go-to for carry over meal train dinners, ALWAYS double it!
I toss the chicken at the beginning & set aside till time for it. (I do like to brown the chicken apart from the onion/spice & combining them afterward) So versatile for add ins but perfect as is. Love this so much. It's a pan-licker!!
I toss the chicken at the beginning & set aside till time for it. (I do like to brown the chicken apart from the onion/spice & combining them afterward) So versatile for add ins but perfect as is. Love this so much. It's a pan-licker!!
Hark
January 24, 2023
So simple for a weeknight dinner. Next time will probably add cauliflower or carrots or spinach.
Linda
December 31, 2022
I’m a believer! Try this recipe you won’t be disappointed. I doubled the recipe - used 2 onions - 6 garlic cloves - 2 diced red peppers and massaged the curry- salt - white pepper directly on chicken no ziploc required. Thx Table9
BeckandBulow
March 3, 2022
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Hugh520
January 11, 2022
Just made CCCC for the first time (nice title). I added raisons, and liberal amounts of fresh lime juice, and naturally chutney. You simply can't go wrong with this recipe. Thank you Table9 for your wry sense of humor and a bang up recipe.
Kristen N.
December 21, 2021
I have made this SO many times. It's excellent. I use chicken thighs b/c I just like them better than chicken breasts. Make enough for leftovers.
Amanda T.
August 14, 2021
Easy and delicious. One of my 10-year-old's favorite dinners. Thanks for the recipe!
Lucy K.
June 9, 2021
I have made this multiple times.. my husband cannot get it enough. Lunch..dinner..any time.. every time I ask..honey what do you want for dinner? Curry.. done. It's easy and it's super tasty.
CG
December 20, 2020
My curry blend already had a lot of turmeric so the additional tsp of turmeric made it bitter, however the lime at the end saved it. Next time, I won’t add the extra tsp of turmeric.
Farina M.
October 21, 2020
i made tonight - didn't have an onion so I used a big shallot. i also took spice mixture out of pan when I browned chicken (in 2 batches) - took chicken out of pot and then added coconut milk, then added spice mix, stirred it all together and added chicken back in and let simmer for 10 min - was sooo good!
bas26
September 24, 2020
I forgot to mention that I used 1 cup of coconut milk and used just enough hot water to loosen up the sauce--about a 1/2 cup.
bas26
September 24, 2020
I agree this is perfect as is. The only thing I would change is to slice the onions next time. I found the chopped onions melted into the sauce and didn't have any flavor on its own. Otherwise, the spice mix and the portions came out perfectly. I can't wait to make it again.
Sarita
March 30, 2020
So good! It was quick and easy and my whole family loved it. There were no leftovers!
I didn't use turmeric as I didn't have any and I was bummed that I didn't have cilantro, but it was still really yummy. Will definitely make again.
I didn't use turmeric as I didn't have any and I was bummed that I didn't have cilantro, but it was still really yummy. Will definitely make again.
Dean P.
February 24, 2020
Excellent dish! Easy and quick to prepare. This was a hit with the family. I will definitely make it again!
Sheri
February 21, 2020
This is a wonderful dish. Very flavorful and made with ingredients we usually have on hand. I added petite green peas and diced potato because we happened to have them available. Even my picky 10-year old enjoyed it! Great dinner for a chilly weeknight.
Arielar
February 17, 2020
I am in love with this recipe. I did add fire roasted crushed tomatoes and cilantro to the soup during cooking (i always do, and it’s amazing), I also added chicken and shrimp! I served it over rice and devoured it in a matter of minutes. I love that this recipe is very flexible, it makes the house smell amazing. Will surely make this again!
Krispyecca
December 2, 2019
This was very good and pretty easy to make. I substituted coconut oil for vegetable oil to get even more coconut flavor. I reduced water to 1/2 cup. Near end of cooking I added frozen green peas. We enjoyed this curry over brown rice garnished with toasted slivered almonds and plain yogurt. A very satisfying weeknight dinner.
Marianna
October 26, 2019
Why does food 52 (which I love) promote unhealthy oils to cook with? Veg & canola oils eww. How about avocado oil or coconut oi?
elizabeth
October 28, 2019
Coconut oil is actually not as healthy as people make it seem it may be a popular oil to use but it is actually fairly high in saturated fat, which could increase your cholesterol. Canola oil is known for being a good anti-inflammatory so maybe they aren't as bad as you think :)
Marianna
October 29, 2019
It’s a different kind of fat, lots of good stuff for brain. Besides canola & veg oils are not good for you. Most are GMO. Not in my pantry. Ghee is also a great option.
judy
January 21, 2020
Medium chain fatty acids. Good for you NOT bad. So coconut oil is very god for us. does NOT elevate cholesterol.
elizabeth
January 22, 2020
"Coconut oil is about 90% saturated fat, which is a higher percentage than butter (about 64% saturated fat), beef fat (40%), or even lard (also 40%). Too much saturated fat in the diet is unhealthy because it raises "bad" LDL cholesterol levels, which increases the risk of heart disease"
-Harvard Health Letter, Harvard Medical School
-Harvard Health Letter, Harvard Medical School
Elisie
October 20, 2019
Another thought for thickening. Add veggies which makes it healthier too. Then after they cooked, scoop them out. Purée all or some veggies. Then add them back to the curry.
Alisa L.
October 9, 2019
I searched for the perfect curry recipe for a long time and now I can stop. This is perfect and is now in my regular rotation. I love this preparation.
Robin
September 10, 2019
Super easy and delicious!! Omitted the hot pepper during cooking because my kids don’t enjoy spicy food yet - but sprinkled some on my husband’s and my servings. Keeper!!
Justine
July 19, 2019
This curry was a hit with our family. It was mild enough for our heat averse teens, yet with plenty of flavor. We added tiny diced zucchini , potato and some peas. The starchy veggies helped thicken the sauce. I'm sure we'll have this more frequently as the weather gets colder.
elizabeth
June 18, 2019
I've made this recipe many times...however I recently got a crock pot for a wedding gift so I threw all of the ingredients into the crockpot on high for 2-3 hours and it was so delicious!! On low I would say 6-7 hours
Luce
June 8, 2019
Made this tonight for dinner and I LOVED it. Due to dietary restrictions... I used light coconut milk, which is not as thick and creamy as I’d like. Would corn starch thicken this appropriately? Or maybe some Greek yogurt?
I will have to lessen the amount of chili flakes if I want the kids to eat it!!!
I will have to lessen the amount of chili flakes if I want the kids to eat it!!!
ctgal
October 14, 2019
Yes, corn starch will thicken it, as will potato starch. I always use them since I have to be gluten free.
Rick
May 18, 2019
Simple, straight forward curry chicken recipe, with a light creamy coconut palate pleasing flavor. I did top it off with some lime. Much enjoyed, its a keeper.
ortolan
May 3, 2019
I LOVE this recipe. It’s so adaptable and easy to make.
I made it tonight with vadouvan curry powder and freshly ground Garamond masala blend (I use my demoted coffee grinder). I also add a little pomegranate molasses at the last stage of cooking.
Served with black rice, lime, and cilantro, it’s so hearty and delicious!
I made it tonight with vadouvan curry powder and freshly ground Garamond masala blend (I use my demoted coffee grinder). I also add a little pomegranate molasses at the last stage of cooking.
Served with black rice, lime, and cilantro, it’s so hearty and delicious!
Bridget
March 12, 2019
This was delicious and came together really quickly. Like other reviewers, I used a little more chicken, omitted the hot water in favor of a full can of coconut milk, and used a bowl rather than a ziplock to season the chicken. Also, I was out of cumin but had Garam Masala so I used that in place of the cumin.
Martin
December 22, 2018
I've made this a few times and with different brands of coconut milk. With one, it was too coconutty and I would water it down to 1.5 coconut and 0.5 cup water, but with the other, 2 cups of coconut milk was fine. And yes, soya sauce does wonders. I don't remember how much I put, but like a splash, 1 tbsp or something.
locustfeast
November 17, 2018
this is a delightful and incredibly easy recipe. I did not have curry powder so i used the thai kitchen (brand) curry paste + i added broccoli florets to make it a complete dinner. LOVED it.
Margie V.
November 13, 2018
Really delicious! Increased chicken to 1.5 pounds (increased spices a bit) and then 1 can of coconut milk was the right amount. Did not need cilantro, but lime juice really brightened it up.
Linda D.
October 30, 2018
I agree with Martin. This dish is delicious! And like Marty, I used the entire can of coconut milk. I read Ann's comments and will try the roasted cauliflower and potatoes one time.
Martin
October 8, 2018
This is delicious. I have never cooked an indian dish and didn't have any of the spices on hand, so I went to the shop to buy them just for this. This is easy and really quick to make; I absolutely love it.
GratedGarlic
September 20, 2018
Skipped the chicken and added roasted cauliflower and potatoes. Yum.
Marty H.
April 28, 2018
This is really good! I added in some red bell pepper and a bit of chopped up broccoli. I added the entire can of coconut milk and skipped the water. My coconut milk had indeed separated but when the lumps hit the hot pan, they melt with a bit of stirring. I found it had enough spice and heat. Will definitely make again!
alargura
January 24, 2018
We add half a bag of frozen petite green peas a few minutes before serving and it adds a nice contrast in flavor and color. Serve with brown rice and chopped peanuts, lime and cilantro and it's delicious.
Sapphyreopal5
December 31, 2017
I decided to double the recipe and added the entire can of coconut milk. So amazing!
marsiamarsia
October 8, 2017
I made this recipe using shrimp instead of chicken. Not quite so cheap, but just as delectable! I used shrimp with tails off, and cooked them only about 2½ or 3 minutes, watching them carefully till they turned pink. Absolutely divine! Thanks so much for the recipe, Table9!
SandraH
May 21, 2017
Made this tonight and it was Delish! Like others, I increased the spices a bit, used the whole can of coconut (no water) and doubled the tomato paste. Added some grated ginger and some diced carrot and zucchini since I had it on hand. What a revelation of a recipe! Thank you Table9!
Adrienne
August 22, 2017
Thanks for your comment! I made with similar alterations with wonderful results.
Holly S.
February 14, 2017
Tried this tonight for the first time. It was great but we ended up making burritos with it. Just put curry chicken and white rice on burrito with cabbage and a little ponzu sauce. So yummy!
Holly S.
February 14, 2017
Also I did like several people suggested and put the whole can of coconut milk. The raw cabbage in the wrap really added to it!
cayt
November 13, 2016
My 6th grade son used this delicious recipe for a class assignment. He needed local, seasonal "spotlight" ingredients, so he added potatoes, carrots and broccoli, we tweaked a few measurements - delicious!
cayt
November 13, 2016
Like others, we increased the spices, added the whole can of coconut milk, and I doubled the tomato paste too.
shortnsweet
November 9, 2016
took a heavy hand with the spices and tomato paste, added some ginger, chickpeas, golden raisins and the whole can of coconut milk, and topped it with cilantro and toasted almonds. oh, yum. yum yum.
linda
May 11, 2016
We enjoyed this comforting dish so much. I added a can of garbanzo beans, and poured in the whole can of coconut milk instead of just a cup. Thank you so much for this simple and delicious recipe
Jacob
May 12, 2016
Did you keep all ratios the same but added the garbanzo beans? I may do that as well! extra protein.
linda
May 12, 2016
Yup, all ratios were kept the same! I didn't need to add any water to the dish, and like I said before, I poured in a whole can of coconut milk, but the end dish was still wonderfully flavorful.
Simone
March 17, 2016
This turned out beautifully! Thank you for a great recipe that led to a wonderful dinner party. I used chicken thighs and doubled everything expecting leftovers...but there were none! I also added chickpeas and topped with lime and cilantro. Thanks again
Ikodianka14
March 5, 2016
Perfect recipe! delicious. I will cook this every week :D thx for the recipe
monica
February 10, 2016
Lovely recipe. One of my fav's. Here are my tweaks: I use chicken thighs for better flavor, add vege with chicken- zucchini and or delicata squash. I omit the water. I serve it with a side of chard, basmati rice, chutney and dollop of greek yogurt. YUM
Ashley
December 16, 2015
I made this last night and can't wait to eat leftovers tonight. I used chicken thighs and light coconut milk. I also added fresh cauliflower at the chicken stage, which worked perfectly. We finished ours with lime juice and served it over brown rice. Definitely a keeper!
Adrienne L.
October 27, 2015
This was pretty great! I had hot madras curry powder so I used that and didn't have to adjust other spices at all. Also my consistency was fine with lite coconut milk without the water. Top with lime and cilantro and it's a keeper! It's so inexpensive, I got some fresh samosas from the grocery to have on the side. I will definitely use the tip about adding peas next time.
ghainskom
October 5, 2015
Made this tonight, using all coconut milk instead of adding water. Didn't adjust anything else and topped with cilantro and it was delicious.
Cheri M.
September 13, 2015
Exceptional flavours for falling back in love with curry. You can taste all the individual spices warming & yummy, healthy too! What more could you want on a cold evening. A suggestion for desert would be nice!
Sarah M.
July 26, 2015
I made this last night and my mum basically forced me to double spice which from what I've just read was a good idea and it turned out great! (Mums know best) I also added chicken stock instead of water :)
ctgal
July 21, 2015
Made this tonight and it was easy and delicious. I added a diced red bell pepper that I had hanging around. I didn't double the spice quantities, but next time I will add a chopped up jalapeño. Easy dinner, ingredients are all in my kitchen, and husband loved it. Can't ask for anything else! Thank you!
lyve L.
April 17, 2015
Fantastic! After reading most of the comments, I doubled the spice quantities which turned out a super flavorful, delicious curry that I served on basmati rice with all the condiments (mango chutney, raisins and roasted peanuts). This is a recipe that I will make again.
Lindsay C.
April 7, 2015
This was fantastic! I wish I'd seen the note about vinegar -- I'm eating it now leftover for lunch, and it needs a bit of acidity to finish it off.
My modifications were inspired by the comments: I added half a bag each of frozen peas and cauliflower, subbed boneless thighs for breasts, and upped the spices by a half. I also forgot to pick up tomato paste, so I threw in a half cup of canned tomatoes.
Served it over jasmine rice made with a smidge of the leftover coconut cream.
My modifications were inspired by the comments: I added half a bag each of frozen peas and cauliflower, subbed boneless thighs for breasts, and upped the spices by a half. I also forgot to pick up tomato paste, so I threw in a half cup of canned tomatoes.
Served it over jasmine rice made with a smidge of the leftover coconut cream.
Tara
March 12, 2015
Great recipe! I added more spice to the dish and a touch of vinegar for a better consistency in the sauce.
tkoz
March 7, 2015
I didn't have white meat so I used skinless, boneless thighs. It was AMAZING! This was my first curry and I plan on keeping it in the regular rotation! My husband went back for thirds and said that the spice was perfect! The lime and cilantro were the perfect accent to the dish. Thank you for the recipe!!!
SweetTooth
February 26, 2015
Great recipe!!! I increased the spices (maybe about 1.5 times?) and added peas and cauliflower, per the recommendation of previous reviews. I also put in more red pepper flakes (just shook a decent amount on) and added more salt. It was very, very delicious. I have already been asked to make this again!
Angela G.
February 23, 2015
This is the perfect dish to make when you're craving a curry dish but don't have time to slave away at the stove for an hour. 30 mins tops and there's lots of leftovers. I added a small bag of frozen mixed veggies and it was grand! (would've done just peas but that's all I had) I'm definitely making this again!
kasia S.
December 26, 2014
I just finished eating this for lunch and it was sublime. I used most of the can of my coconut milk and it kept my chicken very moist. This curry is very lush and creamy, I added a few frozen peas, little more salt and bit more spice ( sprinkle of cayenne)... delicious! One of the best, easiest and definitely best value meals I can think of.
I am adding this to my rotation, thank you!
I am adding this to my rotation, thank you!
Yeari
November 24, 2014
I usually don't like coconut milk, but this dish was amazing! thanks for sharing!
Maddie M.
November 11, 2014
So good! I made this tonight to exact specifications, except with chicken thighs as a sub. My husband and I both loved it, and are stoked that I made enough for leftovers. It's like having quality take-out in the fridge! Cilantro was a must- the lift it gave to the hearty flavor of the dish was perfect.
There'sAlwaysPie
October 31, 2014
I made this last night and used some of the suggestions (increasing the amount of spices, light coconut milk, cauliflower and peas) and I have to say that this dish still had very little flavor and was very bland. Not sure what the missing ingredient is...
plainhomecook
October 29, 2014
This will go immediately into the rotation. Mild, flavorful, and a snap to whip up. Thank you.
Viney
September 16, 2014
Made this tonight and the reviewers were spot on: fantastic recipe! (Modifications - thanks to all who suggested below - used whole can of light coconut milk; used 2/3 chicken and added 1/2 c peas, 1.5 c small cauliflower florets, doubled spices, doubled onions. Added cauliflower at chicken stage) Was helpful to prep everything except the chicken the night before so that it could be an easy weekday dinner. Also, did not use wok and that worked just fine.
Viney
September 16, 2014
Oh, and to make it my kid-friendly, cut down the pepper flakes to 1/8 tsp. Still needed to serve with yogurt though....
GregoryBPortland
July 15, 2014
I did try it using the light coconut milk I get at Trader Joe's. The results were still outstanding. I'm going to make this again. I'll use chicken thighs which have more flavor. This is an all-round winner and a great weeknight supper choice.
lynx60489
July 16, 2014
I agree. I made it with chicken breasts and chicken thighs and I preferred the latter.
lynx60489
July 15, 2014
I have had this recipe saved for so long and finally made it. I started off making a double batch and am making another double batch tonight. This is a great recipe! I stirred in some 2% greek yogurt with some leftovers today for lunch and it was also delicious. I used light coconut milk in place of full fat.
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The best part was the checkout at Whole Foods. My wallet thanks you for the savings!
GregoryBPortland
May 29, 2014
Can you substitute light coconut milk for regular? I have both, but I wonder if the lighter version will make for a weaker sauce? Thanks.
lynx60489
July 15, 2014
A little late, but I made this with light coconut milk and it was delicious. I am sure the coconut taste would be more pronounced if you used full fat, but I can't justify the calories of the full fat milk for this.
The end result was completely satisfying and I enjoyed how light it was.
The end result was completely satisfying and I enjoyed how light it was.
Velvet
May 27, 2014
I make a lot of Indian dishes and enjoy Indian food. I think this curry is fantastic, and using fresh spices ensures that it is spicy and flavorful. It is everything you could want in a quick chicken curry. This recipe is a keeper.
Caroline
May 9, 2014
I have my favorite curry recipe but I'm always on the search for one that tops it, THIS ISN'T IT. The flavor was lacking and there was NO spice. I added some cayenne and more curry. Sorry but didn't make the cut.
Louise W.
May 8, 2014
This is delicious!! And it glows in the dark. I don't eat chicken so replaced with hoki (NZ fish) and instead of tomato paste, I used Thai red curry paste. Served it with bulgar wheat. Yum. I'm definitely checking out all table9 recipes.
Loren E.
April 26, 2014
This recipe is delicious and quick. I love to cut the chicken in half and add cauliflower, peas, cashews, and golden raisins!
Schnibbywhips
April 23, 2014
Thanks for this. I'm always craving a good curry and thus was better than I expected. I did add in extra pepper (black, cayenne and reds) to kick it up a notch. Paul like his Kung Pao spicy
robin L.
April 6, 2014
Yum. Yum. My whole family ate this. Yum. Until now, I thought that curries and other Indian savory saucy delectable dishes were just not going to be my thing. Thank you so much! (My son did garnish his with a little yogurt, but still. He loved the meal, and he is my challenge...11-years old and pretty picky.)
Katie T.
April 1, 2014
This is my new go-to, home alone dinner. Husband's too picky for this type of yum. I sub the coconut milk with vanilla soy milk and the rice with stir fried broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, onions, garlic and kale.... yum!
robin L.
March 30, 2014
this sounds really good and i am going to try it this week. if it's a bit(?) spicy (1/4 t crushed red pepper?)for kids i'll have them try a dollup of yogurt on top...unless anyone has any other suggestions. (since i've never made it i'd welcome some...!)
Sherry J.
March 12, 2014
I've always been intimidated by cooking curry from scratch, but this recipe was extremely accessible and the results were fantastic. I didn't have turmeric and just used cumin, curry powder and the red pepper flakes and it still tasted fine. I also made a vegan version and swapped out chicken for tofu, and it held up very well (although the chicken one ultimately absorbed the flavors a bit better).
erinmalone
March 12, 2014
This dish was really excellent and very easy. I've made it twice and the second time I made it, I doubled everything but the chicken - this uses up the entire can of coconut milk (instead of only using 1 cup and then it languishing in the fridge) and gives more sauce since the first time I made it, there wasn't enough sauce and the flavor was so spot on I didn't want to dilute it with water.
Tanya L.
February 24, 2014
This was really great. I kept out the spice for the kids but realize it would be even better with. I used too much coconut milk but just upped the paste, curry powder and cumin and it was all good. I also added minced fresh ginger.
Heather
February 21, 2014
This is great! I add a can of chickpeas and a couple of handfuls of spinach.
HRH
February 16, 2014
I made this a few weeks ago, and while pondering what's for dinner decided I just had to have it again- so easy and quick, and uses stuff I always have on hand... Thanks for the simple, delicious recipe!
Gmkathy2
February 3, 2014
Excellent, delicious and easy. Doubled the recipe, used turkey tenderloin, added baby carrots and butternut squash, a little extra tomato paste. Cooked everything in a cast iron pot. Slow cooked (275) in the oven for several hours, first cooking it at 350 for 30 min to be sure the turkey was cooked through adding 1 1/2 c. chicken broth to thin it out as necessary. Served with rice. Everyone loved it!
LisaAnn
December 7, 2013
Great recipe to expound upon: I add sweet potato chunks and sometime cauliflower. L
michelle_brown
December 4, 2013
Made this exactly as written and loved ever bite. So flavorful, so easy to prep and cook. I did not have cilantro but did add a squeeze of lime. I will make this many more times!
Tina F.
May 7, 2013
I've always wanted to make a curry from scratch, but was intimidated. Can I just tell you, this was one of the best currys I've ever eaten. Had to make minor modifications to the spice list, added a package of peas to the rice and toasted garlic nan bread.... Omg..... Best meal ever! So easy, so quick. Family loved loved loved it. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you :)
wingirls
May 6, 2013
Great - a home run - all three kids and parents loved it. I added frozen peas and served it with homemade tzatziki on the side since we always have that on hand (sort of like raita, right?). Thanks for a new family favorite.
Corey R.
April 19, 2013
Made this for dinner tonight, very tasty! I added an extra onion sauteed and sliced thick.
sticksnscones
March 11, 2013
Wow! So easy & delicious. I didn't have coconut milk so substituted homemade cashew cream & added some frozen peas. I will make this again & again!
rochelle123
February 1, 2013
This was excellent!! Very easy, quick and tasty. As suggested by others, I did leave out the hot water and found the sauce to be the right consistency. This is a keeper.
bahiti
January 13, 2013
wow. great recipe. i could not believe how simple it was, and fast. ive cooked curry before and this recipe is definitely the closest ive gotten to what i think of as curry, creamy, flavorful. i think it would be super easy to add veggies to it also. i didnt have tumeric so i skipped that. cant wait to experiment with this one. thanks.
Ham
October 25, 2012
Absolutely delicious! I made this for a potluck (I know, very strange item to bring in retrospect) and everyone raved. Two things I highly recommend if you like a thicker sauce consistency: use half a can of tomato paste and add an extra tbl of the coconut milk fat. Instead of adding the vegetables into the same pot I cooked chickpeas, zucchini, stewed tomatoes and spinach seasoned with cinnamon, turmeric, coriander, cumin and a bit of cayenne pepper. I was told that the original reason that Indian food uses so many spices was to make up for lower quality cuts of meat -- whether this is true or not, who cares? Just make this dish.
Ham
August 8, 2013
I also wanted to add that I just made this dish again with halibut instead of chicken and it was superb! I threw in a tbl of ginger just after the garlic, and cooked the fish just as I would the chicken (but with a shorter cooking time, of course).
Aktommey
September 29, 2012
Amazing! This dish has incredible flavor, and the chicken came out nice and tender. I added cubed sweet potato and zucchini to mine (needed to use what I got in my CSA bushel). I added the sweet potato in at the beginning with the onions and added the zucchini in with the chicken. Also doubled the tomato paste and used coconut curry powder instead of normal curry. Can't wait to make this again!
laagarf
September 20, 2012
This was great! A fantastic recipe as is, I love how it's so adaptable, too. You can change the flavor with a little lime juice ginger, or by adding veggies, or by using more tomato paste... oh, the possibilities! Definitely a weeknight winner.
AnnainSydney
September 10, 2012
Loved this! It was a great mid-week dinner. I used a bit more coconut milk and added some broccoli and carrots with the coconut milk so that I didn't have to cook vegies separately. So good! I'm going to try this with thighs next time. They're a little cheaper and more tender.
Alice P.
August 26, 2012
this is REALLY, REALLY GOOD - we enjoyed it so much I made it two nights in a row......can't wait to make it for company !!
Alice P.
August 26, 2012
this is REALLY, REALLY GOOD - we enjoyed it so much I made it two nights in a row......can't wait to make it for company !!
SuSanFran
August 17, 2012
I made this two nights ago with some leftover chicken. Wonderful! You can whip this up on a weeknight. We stretched our single chicken into three meals. I will definitely be making this again. The only change I made to the recipe was to use peanut oil instead of canola oil. Next time I'm going to try it with the hot curry powder my sister sent to me. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.
Gibson2011
August 12, 2012
This is fantastic. Probably my favorite curry. Thanks for the idea of chickpeas and spinach.
AmandaO
August 11, 2012
Delicious, and leftovers were even better. I made it with light coconut milk (hiss, boo) because I'm losing weight, and it was still really good.
bitchin B.
August 1, 2012
This recipe was delicious!!! I've had some coconut milk in my pantry for quite some time now that I've been itching to use and this seemed like the perfect dish. I'm a vegetarian so I substituted the chicken for chick peas, brocolli, cauliflower, and peas. I'm also a fan of extremely spicy food so I added 2 tsp of sriracha to it and added a can of roasted tomatoes (drained) in place of the tomato paste along with a bunch of cilantro and lime juice. It was so good that I gave the recipe to all my fellow vegetarian friends. Kudos on such a great meal.
C. R.
July 23, 2012
Sooooo good! I added chickpeas early on and spinach at the end. Would recommend the chickpeas later (maybe with the chicken) and it was GREAT with the spinach.
austinbeatgirl
July 21, 2012
Nice blend of flavors! I substituted 1/2 can of chopped roasted tomatoes and peppers for the tomato paste, added a tablespoon of chopped ginger to the onions, then a bag of baby bellas to the cooked onion mixture. Served with quinoa cooked with broth. We're looking forward to the leftovers tomorrow!
Fran M.
July 15, 2012
I made your Cheap chicken this week and it was a big hit. Thank You for sharing.
camNem
July 14, 2012
This is the first time I have made a curry and oh. my. gosh. I am hooked. My husband, super picky eater, asked if I would make it every week! Thank you for sharing!
ellenu
July 10, 2012
I added chickpeas and used about 1/2 a can of tomato paste. this is a really delicious curry.
galsmu
July 9, 2012
Love this recipe! Made it twice in one week for different family members and they all loved it. Definitely a keeper!
shoestringmama
March 2, 2012
"Oh my" is all I could think of saying as all the flavors were simmering together and again as I tasted it and "oh so good". Plus - it's right in my budget but tastes way richer as wssmom said ... oh my! I did go a little heavy on the coconut milk, may not do that next time but it was sooo good, and the cilantro and squeeze of lime when serving really does it! Even my 7 yr old ate it up. Thank you for sharing Table9.
AntoniaJames
August 20, 2011
Love this recipe! What a great idea, to add just a hint of tomato paste. My son, who's going back to college soon, loves curried chicken, so this is on my "make this week" list!! ;o)
kmartinelli
May 17, 2011
Mmm I love curry of any kind and this one looks particularly delectable.
Table9
May 17, 2011
Thanks kmartinelli! It is super simple and cheap, just could not resist posting it.
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