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Chili Chicken Curry

Tender chicken in a fiery red chili sauce, simmered with aromatic spices and finished with fresh cilantro. Ready in under 20 minutes.

Total time
18 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
32g
Chili Chicken Curry
comfortheartyindianchickentenderjuicyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.

  2. Step 2

    Blend red chilis, onion, and ginger-garlic paste with 1/4 cup water until smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Pour chili paste into the skillet; cook, stirring often, until darkened and fragrant, 3 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add chicken pieces and stir to coat; cook 4 minutes until edges turn opaque.

  6. Step 6

    Pour crushed tomatoes and coconut milk into the pan; simmer 8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.

  7. Step 7

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with rice or naan.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet or saute pan
  • blender or food processor
  • wooden spoon or spatula

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