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Simple Chicken Curry

By Let's Cook It · December 23, 2025

A fragrant, comforting curry that's surprisingly easy to make. Tender chicken in a warmly spiced tomato sauce, perfect over rice.

Simple Chicken Curry
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
Serves
4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-3 cups chicken broth
  • 2-3 cups crushed or pureed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Sriracha sauce (optional)
  • Rice for serving

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Mince garlic and dice onion

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat

  3. 3

    Sauté onion and garlic until onion begins to brown

    5 min timer — runs automatically in the app

  4. 4

    Pour in chicken broth and crushed tomatoes, raise heat to high

  5. 5

    Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes

  6. 6

    Add chicken and all spices to the pot

  7. 7

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low

  8. 8

    Simmer until chicken is cooked through and flavors have melded

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  9. 9

    Taste and adjust seasonings, adding sriracha for extra heat if desired

  10. 10

    Serve hot over steamed rice

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