Homestyle Chicken Curry Recipe

5 from 2 votes

You'll love this homestyle chicken curry recipe, with tender chicken simmered in a rich and spicy curry sauce, easy to make and done in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: curry paste, spicy

Servings:

Calories: 434kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

1 large red bell pepper chopped
2-3 fresh hot red chilies chopped (See Recipe Notes for fresh and dried options)
1 large onion chopped
6 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
12 ounces tomatoes chopped (or use 1 can fire roasted)
2 tablespoons curry powder See Recipe Notes
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless chicken breast chopped into bite-sized pieces (or use chicken thigh, or bone-in)
1-2 cups chicken stock or water – See Recipe Notes
For Serving. Cooked rice naan, red chili flakes, fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

To a food processor or blender, add the bell peppers, chilies, onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, curry power, and salt and pepper taste. Process to form a paste. Add a few tablespoons of water or stock if needed to loosen it up.
Heat the oil in large pan or pot to medium heat. Add the curry paste and cook for 10 minutes, stirring a bit.
Add the chicken pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
Add the chicken stock (1 cup for thicker gravy, 2 cups for thinner sauce) and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken cooks through completely.
Garnish and serve.

Notes

Hot Chilies. Use any of your favorites. Kashmiri chilies are preferred, but any work here, like Fresno, jalapeno, serrano, or hotter like red habanero. You can also use dried pods, but rehydrate them in hot water first before pureeing.

Curry Powder. Use your favorite. This recipe works with any general brand, any type of homemade, or any specific curry powder. Experiment to find your favorite.

Chicken Stock. You can use water instead, or try coconut milk or a mix of water/stock with yogurt for a creamier version.

You can easily add in your favorite vegetables to make this a fuller dish.

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