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!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients for Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari) recipe

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  2. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons salt. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat; partially cook the chicken in the hot oil in batches until completely browned on all sides. Transfer browned chicken breasts to a plate and set aside.

    Chicken breasts cooking in hot oil in a skillet

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  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add onion, garlic, and ginger to the oil remaining in the skillet. Cook and stir until onion turns soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir 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.

    Onion, garlic, ginger curry powder, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and water cooking in a skillet

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  4. Add tomatoes, yogurt, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, and 1 teaspoon salt to the mixture; stir to combine.

    Sauce for Indian Chicken Curry cooking in a skillet

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  5. Return chicken breast to the skillet along with any juices on the plate. Pour in 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil, turning the chicken to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle garam masala and 1 tablespoon cilantro over the chicken.

    Indian Chicken Curry cooking in a skillet

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  6. Cover the skillet and simmer until 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). Drizzle with lemon juice to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427 Calories
24g Fat
15g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 1370mg 60%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 38g 76%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 143mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 699mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.