Recipes Cuisine Asian Indian Easy Chicken Madras Recipe 4.6 (5) 5 Reviews 6 Photos Takeaways: the great British institution. We love them. In fact, all of us, on average, have 2 takeaways a week. I love them, too. They're delicious, but should be an occasional treat. I love Indian food and I discovered Madras whilst at an Indian restaurant. It comes from a region known as Madras in southern India, which is now modern-day Chennai. This is a perfect swap - with fewer calories! Serve with a big spoonful of basmati rice, yogurt, and a fluffy naan. Submitted by Try This Recipe! Updated on September 5, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 6 6 6 6 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 onions, coarsely chopped 2 red chile peppers, stemmed and seeded 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic 1 splash water, or as needed salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ¼ cup Madras curry powder 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes ½ cup chopped cilantro, or to taste Directions Place onions, chile peppers, ginger, and garlic in a blender with a splash of water. Blend into a smooth paste; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large, high-sided pan over medium heat. Cook paste until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add Madras curry powder; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix into the paste. Cook and stir chicken in the spice paste mixture until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour in tomatoes. Fill the tomato can halfway with water and pour in too. Simmer over medium-low heat until liquid is reduced, about 50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter cilantro on top. Recipe Tip You can substitute 1 pound of vegetables or seafood for chicken if preferred. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 246 Calories 7g Fat 21g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 246 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 59mg 20% Sodium 256mg 11% Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Total Sugars 9g Protein 26g 51% Vitamin C 51mg 57% Calcium 109mg 8% Iron 5mg 29% Potassium 647mg 14% * 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.