20-Min Yogurt Chicken Curry
Tender chicken simmered in a silky yogurt sauce with warm spices — no marinating, no fuss. Ready in 20 minutes, tastes like you spent all day on it.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice chicken into 2-inch chunks. Dice the onion.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion, cook until soft, ~3 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and garam masala, cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add tomato paste, stir to coat. Add chicken pieces, toss until edges turn opaque, ~2 minutes.
Step 5
Pour in yogurt and 0.5 cup water. Simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked through, ~8 minutes.
Step 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over rice or with naan.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet with lid
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
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