Description
Spicy chicken curry brings warmth and comfort from Indian culinary traditions, blending aromatic spices with tender meat. Creamy sauce and complex flavors invite you to savor each delicious bite of this soul-satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 kilogram (1 kg) chicken thighs, cut into chunks
Spices and Aromatics:
- 140 grams (140 g) shallots
- 60 grams (60 g) garlic
- 22 grams (22 g) lemongrass
- 6 grams (6 g) galangal
- 15 grams (15 g) green chilli padi
- 7 grams (7 g) belachan
- 2.5 grams (2.5 g) white peppercorns
- 2.5 grams (2.5 g) kaffir lime leaves
- 2 bruised lemongrass stalks
- 7.5 grams (7.5 g) salt
- 10 grams (10 g) sugar
Liquids and Base Ingredients:
- 500 milliliters (500 ml) coconut milk
- 250 milliliters (250 ml) water
- 250 milliliters (250 ml) curry base
- 25 grams (25 g) cooked rice
- Kaffir lime leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Transform the curry base ingredients into a smooth, aromatic paste using a blender or food processor.
- Pour the paste into a simmering pot with creamy coconut milk and water, infusing it with fragrant lime leaves and lemongrass to develop a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Gently lower the chicken thighs into the simmering liquid, seasoning with salt and a touch of sugar to balance the taste, and allow the meat to cook thoroughly for 20-25 minutes until tender and fully cooked.
- Taste and fine-tune the seasoning, ensuring a perfect harmony of flavors, then delicately garnish with fresh, vibrant lime leaves before serving piping hot, accompanied by steamed rice or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Achieve a smoother curry base by toasting whole spices before blending, which enhances the depth of flavor and releases aromatic oils.
- For a lighter version, swap chicken thighs with skinless chicken breast and reduce cooking time to prevent drying out the meat.
- Balance the curry’s richness by adding a splash of fresh lime juice just before serving, cutting through the creamy coconut milk and brightening the overall taste.
- Consider making this dish gluten-free by using certified gluten-free coconut milk and checking that all spice blends are pure without wheat-based additives.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20-25 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 481
- Sugar: 3.4g
- Sodium: 469mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg