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Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari)
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Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari)

This Indian chicken curry simmers chicken breasts in a homemade curry sauce made with yogurt, tomatoes, fresh ginger, garam masala, and warm spices.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
60 min
Servings
6

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Sprinkle the chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons salt. Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat. Brown chicken in batches, adding more oil as needed, until partially cooked and golden on all sides. Transfer browned chicken breasts to a plate and set aside.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add tomatoes, yogurt, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, and 1 teaspoon salt to the mixture; stir to combine.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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).'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Drizzle with lemon juice to serve. Enjoy!'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)

427
Calories
38 g
Protein
15 g
Carbs
24 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/212721/indian-chicken-curry-murgh-kari/
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