Simple Chicken Curry

When the appetising aromas of this butter chicken curry dish start to fill your kitchen, don’t be surprised to hear hungry cries of, “Hurry with the curry!”. That’s because the fragrances released from frying the onion, garlic, fresh ginger, and our special butter chicken spice mix for the curry base are sure to make anyone’s mouth water.

Simple Chicken Curry

with fluffy basmati rice

4.5

Hands on Time: 25 - 40 minutes

Overall Time: 40 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
  • Paper Towel
Photo of Simple Chicken Curry
  1. BEGIN WITH THE BASMATI

    Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 200ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  2. FRY THE Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken

    Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken pieces until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.

  3. COOK THE CURRY BASE

    Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic, the grated ginger, and the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken-spice-mix/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken Spice Mix at eCook">Chicken Spice Mix. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the Cooked Chopped Tomato and 200ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 13-15 minutes (stirring occasionally).

  4. A DREAMY CREAMY SAUCE

    Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the Cream and simmer until starting to thicken again, 5-6 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the fried Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken pieces. Loosen with a splash of water, if necessary. Add a sweetener and seasoning.

  5. GRUB’S UP!

    Bowl up the curry and garnish with the chopped coriander. Serve alongside the steamy basmati rice. Wow, Chef!

  • White Basmati Rice - 100ml

  • Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken/free-range-chicken-mini-fillets/" title="View all our recipes with Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets at eCook">Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets - 150g

  • Onion - 1

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Fresh Ginger - 10g

  • Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken-spice-mix/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken Spice Mix at eCook">Chicken Spice Mix - 20ml

  • Cooked Chopped Tomato - 100g

  • Cream - 40ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 4g

  1. BEGIN WITH THE BASMATI

    Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  2. FRY THE Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken

    Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken pieces until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.

  3. COOK THE CURRY BASE

    Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic, the grated ginger, and the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken-spice-mix/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken Spice Mix at eCook">Chicken Spice Mix. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the Cooked Chopped Tomato, and 400ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 13-15 minutes (stirring occasionally).

  4. A DREAMY CREAMY SAUCE

    Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the Cream and simmer until starting to thicken again, 6-7 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the fried Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken pieces. Loosen with a splash of water, if necessary. Add a sweetener and seasoning.

  5. GRUB’S UP!

    Bowl up the curry and garnish with the chopped coriander. Serve alongside the steamy basmati rice. Wow, Chef!

  • White Basmati Rice - 200ml

  • Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken/free-range-chicken-mini-fillets/" title="View all our recipes with Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets at eCook">Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets - 300g

  • Onion - 1

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Fresh Ginger - 20g

  • Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken-spice-mix/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken Spice Mix at eCook">Chicken Spice Mix - 40ml

  • Cooked Chopped Tomato - 200g

  • Cream/" title="View all our recipes with Fresh Cream at eCook">Fresh Cream - 80ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 8g

  1. BEGIN WITH THE BASMATI

    Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 600ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  2. FRY THE Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken

    Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken pieces until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.

  3. COOK THE CURRY BASE

    Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic, the grated ginger, and the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken-spice-mix/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken Spice Mix at eCook">Chicken Spice Mix. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the Cooked Chopped Tomato, and 600ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 13-15 minutes (stirring occasionally).

  4. A DREAMY CREAMY SAUCE

    Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the Cream and simmer until starting to thicken again, 7-8 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the fried Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken pieces. Loosen with a splash of water, if necessary. Add a sweetener and seasoning.

  5. GRUB’S UP!

    Bowl up the curry and garnish with the chopped coriander. Serve alongside the steamy basmati rice. Wow, Chef!

  • White Basmati Rice - 300ml

  • Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken/free-range-chicken-mini-fillets/" title="View all our recipes with Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets at eCook">Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets - 450g

  • Onions - 2

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Fresh Ginger - 30g

  • Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken-spice-mix/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken Spice Mix at eCook">Chicken Spice Mix - 60ml

  • Cooked Chopped Tomato - 300g

  • Cream/" title="View all our recipes with Fresh Cream at eCook">Fresh Cream - 125ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 12g

  1. BEGIN WITH THE BASMATI

    Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 800ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  2. FRY THE Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken

    Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken pieces until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.

  3. COOK THE CURRY BASE

    Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic, the grated ginger, and the Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken-spice-mix/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken Spice Mix at eCook">Chicken Spice Mix. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the Cooked Chopped Tomato, and 800ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 13-15 minutes (stirring occasionally).

  4. A DREAMY CREAMY SAUCE

    Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the Cream and simmer until starting to thicken again, 7-8 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the fried Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken pieces. Loosen with a splash of water, if necessary. Add a sweetener and seasoning.

  5. GRUB’S UP!

    Bowl up the curry and garnish with the chopped coriander. Serve alongside the steamy basmati rice. Wow, Chef!

  • White Basmati Rice - 400ml

  • Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken/free-range-chicken-mini-fillets/" title="View all our recipes with Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets at eCook">Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets - 600g

  • Onions - 2

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Fresh Ginger - 40g

  • Chicken/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken at eCook">Chicken-spice-mix/" title="View all our recipes with Chicken Spice Mix at eCook">Chicken Spice Mix - 80ml

  • Cooked Chopped Tomato - 400g

  • Cream/" title="View all our recipes with Fresh Cream at eCook">Fresh Cream - 160ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 15g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Simple Chicken Curry?

The preparation time for Simple Chicken Curry with fluffy basmati rice is between 25 and 40 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Simple Chicken Curry with fluffy basmati rice?

The total time required to make Simple Chicken Curry with fluffy basmati rice is between 40 and 60 minutes.

How many servings does Simple Chicken Curry provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Simple Chicken Curry?

Chicken, Chicken Spice Mix, Cooked Chopped Tomato, Cream, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Fresh Coriander, Fresh Cream, Fresh Ginger, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Onion, Onions, White Basmati Rice

What is the nutritional information of Simple Chicken Curry?

Calories: 722, Carbs: 89 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 46.5 grams, Sugar: 9.8 grams, Salt: 243 grams

How do I prepare Simple Chicken Curry?

COOK THE CURRY BASE: Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic, the grated ginger, and the chicken spice mix. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the cooked chopped tomato, and 400ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 13-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). FRY THE CHICKEN: Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken pieces until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside. A DREAMY CREAMY SAUCE: Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the cream and simmer until starting to thicken again, 6-7 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the fried chicken pieces. Loosen with a splash of water, if necessary. Add a sweetener and seasoning. GRUB’S UP!: Bowl up the curry and garnish with the chopped coriander. Serve alongside the steamy basmati rice. Wow, Chef! BEGIN WITH THE BASMATI: Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Simple Chicken Curry?

Chicken, Chicken Spice Mix, Cooked Chopped Tomato, Cream, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Fresh Coriander, Fresh Cream, Fresh Ginger, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Onion, Onions, White Basmati Rice

How many calories does Simple Chicken Curry have?

722 calories

How much fat content does Simple Chicken Curry have?

grams

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