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Indian-Style Chicken Curry

Indian-Style Chicken Curry

with Rice, Bell Pepper, Onion & Cilantro

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 28, 2024
4.4
(9.1K)Review Summary

Curries just have a special way of warming your heart and your belly, and this Indian-style chicken version is case in point. Chicken is cooked in earthy garam masala and creamy yogurt, then tossed with sautéed bell pepper, onion, garlic, and a deeply flavored curry sauce. Everything’s served over a bed of basmati, then sprinkled with cilantro and sliced chili pepper. Not so sure about the heat? Feel free to skip it altogether or slowly add it to your taste—just keep calm and curry on!

Tags:
Spicy
Calorie Smart
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time35 minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
DifficultyMedium
serving amount

½ cup

Basmati Rice

1 unit

Bell Pepper

1 unit

Yellow Onion

1 clove

Garlic

¼ ounce

Cilantro

1 unit

Chili Pepper

10 ounce

Chicken Cutlets

2 tablespoon

Yogurt

(Contains: Milk)

1 teaspoon

Garam Masala

5 ounce

Curry Sauce Base

(Contains: Milk)

1 teaspoon

Paprika

1 unit

Chicken Stock Concentrate

2 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

2 teaspoon

Cooking Oil

1 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

Salt

Pepper

/ per serving
Calories640 kcal
Fat22 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate70 g
Sugar15 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Protein39 g
Cholesterol130 mg
Sodium790 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Medium Pot
Large Pan
Paper Towel
Medium Bowl

Cooking Steps

Cook Rice
1

• In a medium pot, combine rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Prep
2

• While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. • Core, deseed, and dice bell pepper into 1-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and finely dice onion. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Roughly chop cilantro. Thinly slice chili.

Saute Veggies
3

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5-7 minutes. TIP: If needed, add a splash of water to help pepper and onion soften. • Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wash out pan.

Cook Chicken
4

• While veggies cook, pat chicken* dry with paper towels; cut into ½-inch pieces. Add chicken, yogurt, half the garam masala (all for 4 servings), salt, and pepper to a medium bowl and toss until evenly coated. • Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for veggies over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 2-4 minutes (it’ll finish cooking in the next step). Reduce heat to medium.

Make Curry Sauce
5

• To the same pan, stir in curry sauce, paprika, stock concentrate, ½ cup water (1 cup for 4 servings), 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through, 2-3 minutes. TIP: If sauce seems too thick, stir in a splash of water. • Add veggies and sour cream; stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.

Serve
6

• Fluff rice with a fork. Divide between shallow bowls or plates. • Top with chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro and sliced chili if desired. Serve.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the authentic taste, though some found it mild; adding extra spices or chili pepper boosted flavor 🌶️.
  • Ease of prep: Generally easy to make, with clear instructions; a few found it time-consuming or tricky to handle small chicken pieces.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables like peas, carrots, or zucchini; some recommend blending sauce for smoother texture.
  • Portions: Several wished for more rice to balance the curry sauce; others wanted larger chicken portions.
  • Spice level: Heat varied widely; some found it perfectly spiced, while others wanted more kick or less heat.
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