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cozy chicken curry dish

Chicken Curry

This simple yet satisfying chicken curry features tender chicken pieces in a rich, aromatic gravy made with everyday pantry ingredients. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, this dish delivers complex flavors with minimal effort and simmers mostly unattended.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1-2 teaspoons curry powder adjust to your spice preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • cornstarch slurry cornstarch mixed with cold water
  • rice or egg noodles for serving

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Brown the chicken breast cubes in a non-stick skillet until they develop caramelized edges.
  2. While the chicken browns, combine the ground ginger, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl to create your spice blend.
  3. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the browned chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and allow everything to simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the chicken becomes tender and the flavors meld together.
  6. Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with a small amount of cold water.
  7. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the curry to thicken the sauce into a rich, velvety gravy that coats the chicken pieces.
  8. Serve the curry over fluffy rice or tender egg noodles.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the curry powder amount based on your spice preference. For a richer flavor, substitute chicken thighs for breast meat. They're also more forgiving if slightly overcooked.
This curry pairs wonderfully with naan bread for sopping up the gravy, or try serving with a cooling cucumber raita on the side. For a complete meal, add a simple side salad or some roasted vegetables.
Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.