HOW TO PREPARE THE PERFECT CHICKEN CURRY

If you love spicy food and want to be able to make a quick chicken curry at home then look no further than this easy to prepare chicken curry. It is so full of flavour thanks to all the spices that were added to it, it is rich and creamy as well and is just right for the upcoming holiday season.

Chicken curry is common to most parts of the world especially in Asia, India and the Caribbeans, there are different versions of the chicken curry but today we will focus on the easy homemade recipe.

INGREDIENTS FOR A CHICKEN CURRY

• Coriander, cumin, turmeric, fennel seeds, cinnamon, pepper, ground mustard, ground cloves, cayenne pepper and salt – these spices build incredible flavor in this dish. Together they create a homemade curry blend.
• Olive oil – used for sautéing.
• Fresh onion, garlic and ginger – these aromatics add a key depth of flavor.
• Low-sodium chicken broth – to create a sauce base to coat the chicken.
• Canned tomatoes – fresh tomatoes will work here too but canned are quicker and easier.
• Chicken breasts – be careful not to over-cook so the chicken doesn’t become dry.
• Cornstarch – used to thicken the sauce slightly.
• Heavy cream – this makes the sauce deliciously rich and creamy.
• Chopped cilantro – adds a nice prop of fresh flavor and color.

HOW TO PREPARE

• Mix spices together
• Saute onion, garlic and ginger
• Add broth and tomatoes, simmer.
• Blend mixture in a blender as directed then return to skillet.
• Season sauce then add chicken.
• Simmer chicken in sauce until cooked through.
• Add cornstarch slurry during last minute to thicken sauce.
• Stir in cream.
• Serve over rice.