Description
A warm, fragrant curry that balances tender chicken with sweet potatoes and creamy coconut milk, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2–1-inch cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (about 13.5–14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your mise en place by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, grating the ginger, and cubing the sweet potatoes.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. When the oil shimmers, add the chopped onion and sauté for 4–6 minutes until it softens.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pot and cook until lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the curry powder and cumin, then season with salt and pepper, stirring well to coat the chicken. Toast the spices for about 1 minute.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes and pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine. If necessary, add a splash of water or chicken broth.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the curry simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving, and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot over rice, with naan, or alongside steamed greens.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chili flakes or diced jalapeño. To prevent the coconut milk from separating, simmer gently on low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken curry, sweet potato curry, easy curry recipe, comforting meals