Spicy Indian Chicken Thighs: A Mouthwatering Curry Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
5

Ingredients

  • 4skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cubed

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 5tablespoonscurry powder

  • 1teaspoonpaprika

  • ¾teaspoonground cinnamon

  • ¾teaspoonground ginger

  • ½teaspoonground turmeric

  • 1smallonion, chopped

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1bay leaf

  • 3tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1(14 ounce) cancoconut milk

  • 1(5.3 ounce) containerGreek yogurt

  • 2tablespoonstomato paste

  • 1(16 ounce)canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1cupfrozen peas

  • 4tablespoonscrushed pineapple

  • ½lemon, juiced

  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.

  2. Preheat a large dry skillet over medium heat. Add curry powder and toast until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add paprika, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric and roast, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Pour in olive oil and mix to combine.

  3. Mix chicken, coconut milk, yogurt, tomato paste, salt, and pepper into the spices in the skillet. Stir well to combine. Mix in chickpeas, peas, and pineapple. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove bay leaf and stir in lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe5
Calories603
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
39g
50%
Saturated Fat
20g
101%
Cholesterol
66mg
22%
Sodium
476mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate
41g
15%
Dietary Fiber
10g
35%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
28g
55%
Vitamin C
23mg
26%
Calcium
110mg
8%
Iron
8mg
43%
Potassium
762mg
16%

* 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.

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