Authentic Spicy Chicken Curry Recipe
๐ Cook Time: 40 minutes | ๐ Prep Time: 10 minutes | ๐ Total Time: 50 minutes
๐ฝ๏ธ Servings: 5
Description:
This recipe is a delightful fusion of Filipino and Indian flavors, creating a tantalizingly spicy chicken curry that is sure to please any spice enthusiast. Infused with special Indian curry paste featuring tamarind, coriander, and garlic powder, this dish offers a unique twist on the classic Filipino chicken curry. While it packs a punch, it’s not overwhelmingly spicy, allowing you to adjust the heat to your preference. Perfect for impressing guests or adding excitement to your weeknight dinner rotation.
Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 lb chicken, cut into serving pieces
- 1 cup coconut milk (thin)
- 1 large potato, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp Indian curry paste
- 1 cup coconut milk (thick)
- 3-5 green chili peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green pepper leaves for garnish
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onions. Saute until fragrant. |
| 2 | Add the chicken pieces to the pan. Stir-fry until the chicken changes color and begins to brown slightly. |
| 3 | Pour in the thin coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow the chicken to cook until it becomes tender, ensuring not to use a pressure cooker for this step. |
| 4 | Once the chicken is tender, add the diced potatoes, sliced green and red bell peppers, curry powder, Indian curry paste, thick coconut milk, and green chili peppers to the pan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. |
| 5 | Let the curry simmer gently, allowing the flavors to meld together and the chicken to cook through completely. |
| 6 | Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed to suit your preferences. |
| 7 | Once the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, remove the curry from heat. |
| 8 | Serve the spicy chicken curry hot, garnished with fresh green pepper leaves for a pop of color and flavor. Enjoy with steamed rice or your favorite side dish. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 663
- Fat: 55.4g
- Saturated Fat: 26.1g
- Cholesterol: 138.1mg
- Sodium: 145.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 1.6g
- Protein: 36.7g
Keywords:
Poultry, Meat, Filipino, Asian, Spicy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Notes:
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Indian curry paste and green chili peppers according to your spice tolerance.
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of curry powder and omit the Indian curry paste.
- This recipe is a modified version of the Maya Kitchen “Filipino Cookbook” Chicken Curry Recipe, enhanced with Indian curry flavors for an extra kick.
