Indian Chicken Curry

You don't need to leave the house to enjoy satisfying Indian chicken curry. With this recipe, you can have a restaurant-worthy meal on the table in under an hour.

What Is Indian Chicken Curry?

Chicken curry from the Indian subcontinent typically features chicken stewed in a tomato-based sauce seasoned with aromatic spices. This recipe, like many others, calls for curry powder (a spice blend made with coriander, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder).

How to Make Indian Chicken Curry

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this top-rated Indian chicken curry recipe:

Saute a diced onion in olive oil until lightly browned. Stir in the seasonings (garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, paprika, bay leaf, ginger, sugar and salt). Add the chicken pieces, tomato paste, yogurt, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Continue simmering for about 5 more minutes.

What to Serve With Indian Chicken Curry

For a restaurant-quality meal, ladle the curry over freshly cooked basmati or jasmine rice and serve with homemade naan.

How to Store Indian Chicken Curry

Let the curry cool, then transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to four days and reheat in the microwave or on the stove.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

“Wow,” raves Lola. “So GOOD!! I was looking for a good curry chicken recipe that was not only easy, but tasty. This definitely fits the bill. My house smelled so good that night!”

“I love this recipe,” says Kaylin Oshin. “This is my third time making it. I added extra cayenne pepper just to make it spicier.”

“Excellent,” according to cathcooks. “I finally found what will be my basic curry recipe. Really good and so easy! As others have suggested, read reviews for ways to make it your own — and then use your imagination!”