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A cast iron pan full of chicken and potato curry garnished with cilantro, with a plate of naan bread in the background.
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Chicken and Potato Curry

This creamy chicken and potato curry is a hearty, yet lightened-up, Indian-style curry that's not only quick and easy to prepare but also full of flavor.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 483kcal
Author Ann Otis

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
  • 1 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 lb Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the curry powder, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and set aside.
  • In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes. They should not be cooked all the way through at this point. Remove to a plate.
  • Lower the heat to medium and return the pan to the heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, along with the onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and tomato paste, and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the evaporated milk, chicken broth, brown sugar, and kosher salt, and stir to combine. Add the potatoes and bring the mixture to a bubble. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are tender. If the liquid evaporates too much and the potatoes are not yet tender, add a little chicken broth and keep cooking until you can easily pierce the potatoes with a fork.
  • Add chicken back to the pan, along with the frozen peas (no need to thaw them). Cook 4-5 minutes longer until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and serve over rice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Potassium: 1383mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 634IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 3mg