Nutty Chicken Curry
If you've got red chilli, coriander and chicken breasts, you're most of the way to this Indian chicken: about 55 minutes of cooking across 6 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Finely slice a quarter of the chilli, then put the rest in a food processor with the ginger, garlic, coriander stalks and one-third of the leaves. Whizz to a rough paste with a splash of water if needed.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, then quickly brown the chicken chunks for 1 min.
- Stir in the paste for another min, then add the peanut butter, stock and yogurt.
- When the sauce is gently bubbling, cook for 10 mins until the chicken is just cooked through and sauce thickened.
- Stir in most of the remaining coriander, then scatter the rest on top with the chilli, if using.
- Eat with rice or mashed sweet potato.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Large pot · Food processor
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
What to serve with Nutty Chicken Curry
- Dal fry Vegetarian
- Lamb Biryani Lamb
- Baingan Bharta Vegetarian
- Lamb Rogan josh Lamb
Tips & common questions
How long does Nutty Chicken Curry take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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