Best Chicken Breasts With Curry Recipes

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CHICKEN CURRY



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This chicken curry recipe is family-friendly and easy enough for a busy weeknight. Serve it with basmati rice and dinner is done!

Provided by Jennifer Segal, inspired by Cooks Illustrated

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¼-inch strips
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2½ teaspoons curry powder, divided
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 cups low sodium chicken broth, best quality such as Swanson
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
¼ cup plain low fat (2%) or whole Greek yogurt (do not use nonfat)
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken evenly with ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon curry powder.
  • Heat 1½ tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned but still pink in spots, about 3 minutes. Transfer the partially cooked chicken to a clean bowl and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1½ tablespoons oil to the skillet and set heat to medium. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger and remaining 1½ teaspoons curry powder and cook until fragrant, about a minute more.
  • Whisk the chicken broth and cornstarch together to dissolve the cornstarch, then add to the skillet along with the sugar and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the sauce is nicely thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the peas and partially cooked chicken to the skillet, turn the heat down to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, a few minutes. Off the heat, stir in the yogurt and cilantro; then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361, Fat 16g, Carbohydrate 15g, Protein 36g, SaturatedFat 2g, Sugar 6g, Fiber 3g, Sodium 830mg, Cholesterol 93mg

IRRESISTIBLE CHICKEN CURRY



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This Indian-inspired chicken curry is rich, creamy and saucy. Serve it with rice or naan bread so that you have something to pick up all of the creamy sauce. We do not recommend substituting the yogurt or cream in this recipe since they add richness and flavor to the sauce.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Main

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 to 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for heat, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon for medium-spicy
6 medium cloves garlic, peeled
A 1-inch cube of fresh ginger, peeled
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or use ghee
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tablespoons full-fat plain unsweetened yogurt
1 teaspoon Garam Masala, see notes
3 tablespoons heavy cream
Handful cilantro leaves, chopped, optional for serving

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces, and then add to a bowl. If you'd like to leave the chicken uncut or if you are using bone-in chicken pieces, the chicken can be left whole.
  • Scatter 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper over the chicken. Toss well and set aside to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Make ahead: The chicken can be left to marinate up to 24 hours, keep it covered and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Add garlic, ginger, onion and 1/2 cup of water to a blender or food processor. Blend until mostly smooth. An immersion blender with cup attachment can also be used.
  • Heat the oil or ghee in a wide skillet (with lid) over medium-high heat. Arrange the marinated chicken into the pan so that it is in one layer and brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and place the skillet back onto the heat.
  • Add the onion-ginger mixture and cook, stirring often, until all of the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric over the onion-ginger mixture, and cook for about 20 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste, turn the heat down to medium-low and then cook another minute.
  • Add the yogurt, a tablespoon at a time, stirring it into the sauce before adding anymore.
  • Return the chicken pieces and any accumulated juices to the pan along with the remaining cup of water and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to a simmer, and then cover with a lid. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the Garam Masala and cream. Taste the sauce and add the final 1/4 teaspoon of salt if you feel that it is needed (we almost always add it).
  • Turn the heat back up to medium-high and cook, stirring gently every now and them, until the sauce has reduced a bit and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with fresh cilantro scattered on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 of the recipe, Calories 330, Fat 19.2g, SaturatedFat 11.6g, Cholesterol 141.8mg, Sodium 1022.8mg, Carbohydrate 7.8g, Fiber 1.2g, Sugar 3.2g, Protein 30.8g

THAI CHICKEN CURRY



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Easy Thai chicken curry with coconut milk. With simple ingredients and fast prep, this ONE PAN Thai curry recipe will become an instant fave.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, or a mix!)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 leek (thinly sliced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 can full-fat coconut milk ((14 ounces) (do not use light, or the sauce won't thicken properly))
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (torn)
Prepared brown rice or sourdough for serving

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
  • Melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large, ovenproof skillet. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until deeply golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the bell pepper, leek, garlic, and ginger, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Stir in the curry paste. Cook for 5 additional minutes, stirring often. Slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring to combine. Return the reserved chicken to the skillet.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. The chicken will be fully cooked when a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, and the juices run clear. (Note: Smaller chicken breasts may be done closer to the 15-minute mark.)
  • Top with cilantro. Serve with rice and fresh sourdough bread for mopping up the sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), without rice or sourdough, Calories 473 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 39 g, TransFat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

CURRY CHICKEN BREASTS



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This palate-pleasing sauce combines the savory flavors of curry powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chili sauce, onion, and hot pepper sauce. Prepared on the stovetop, it's ready in no time.-Barbara Arbuckle, High Point, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons chili sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup chopped onion
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken on both sides in oil. Combine the Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, curry powder, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce. Pour over chicken. Add onion. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for 9-11 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRY CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH



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This entire dish is built for flavor - and ease. An ideal ingredient for quick weeknight meals, chicken breasts can be pounded thin, so they'll cook quickly and evenly. Here, the cutlets are dusted in flour to create a delicate, golden crust that seals in moisture, and flavored with Madras curry powder, an Indian spice blend featuring coriander, turmeric, chiles, cumin, fennel, garlic and ginger. Toasting it in oil brings out all its warmth and richness. The curried chickpeas make a wonderful side dish on their own, and would pair just as well with another meat or fish.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, quick, weeknight, beans, poultry, vegetables, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded 1/2-inch thick
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
4 ounces baby spinach (about 4 packed cups)
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Place flour on a plate. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then lightly dredge in flour until coated.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add 2 chicken cutlets and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining cutlets, transferring cutlets to plates.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet, then curry powder and chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until chickpeas are golden and starting to pop, about 3 minutes. Add butter, lime juice and spinach and stir just until spinach starts to wilt, about 30 seconds. Spoon chickpea mixture over chicken and top with cilantro, if using. Serve with lime wedges.

CURRIED CHICKEN BREASTS



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This sweet and spicy recipe comes from Lee Durels of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (about 1 pound)
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put chicken breast halves into an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan, combine butter, honey, mustard, curry powder, and salt, and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture begins to bubble.
  • Pour over chicken; bake until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 g, Fat 13 g, Protein 26 g

EASY CHICKEN CURRY



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Chicken breasts sauteed and simmered with onion, olive oil and curry powder. Simplest chicken curry you'll ever make! Serve over hot cooked rice with a little side of mango chutney, if desired.

Provided by Aurelie Stalnaker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
¼ cup olive oil
2 large onions, diced
⅓ cup curry powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft and golden brown. Slowly stir in curry powder. Once ingredients are blended together, add chicken breasts. Cover skillet and simmer over medium low heat for about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  • Remove cover from skillet and cook for an additional 15 minutes, until sauce reduces. (Note: Make sure that you stir and that dish does not burn, as curry powder burns very easily!)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 81.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY (MURGH KARI)



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This is a really good recipe for spicy Indian chicken curry. It's pretty easy to make and tastes really good!

Provided by Ayshren

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup cooking oil
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup water
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat; partially cook the chicken in the hot oil in batches until completely browned. Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium-high; add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the oil remaining in the skillet and cook and stir until the onion turns translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and 1 tablespoon of water into the onion mixture; allow to heat together for about 1 minute while stirring. Mix the tomatoes, yogurt, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, and 1 teaspoon salt into the mixture. Return the chicken breast to the skillet along with any juices on the plate. Pour 1/2 cup water into the mixture; bring to a boil, turning the chicken to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle the garam masala and 1 tablespoon cilantro over the chicken.
  • Cover the skillet and simmer until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle with lemon juice to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1370.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CURRIED CHICKEN BREAST



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This is easy. You can also put steamed cauliflower,or peas when you add the soup. Serve over rice. Top with fried onions (you can find in the Indian section of your grocery store).

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless chicken breasts, sliced in two and seasoned with
salt and pepper, to taste
2 onions, sliced in rings
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and butter.
  • When hot, saute onions and garlic till soft, remove onions and garlic.
  • Add more oil if needed and brown 4 boneless chicken breast.
  • Add to chicken cream of mushroom soup and 1/2-cup water.
  • Return onions and spices back to pan with chicken mixture; cover and simmer until done.
  • If you'd like you can top with Gourmet crispy fried onions (Chirag) Found in the Indian food section.

INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY II



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This is an adaptation of yellow chicken curry from India. The aromas and flavors are a delight to the senses! It is best served with fresh Naan bread and Jasmine or Basmati rice.

Provided by Amanda Fetters

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup plain yogurt
¾ cup coconut milk
½ lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until lightly browned. Stir in garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, paprika, bay leaf, ginger, sugar and salt. Continue stirring for 2 minutes. Add chicken pieces, tomato paste, yogurt, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf, and stir in lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Simmer 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 268.3 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

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