Indian Curried Chicken Thighs

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Serve these delicious curry chicken thighs with warm naan bread and jasmine or basmati rice.

Submitted by lisarocks
Updated on January 7, 2023
close up view of Indian Curried Chicken Thighs with white rice on a white plate with a fork
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cubed

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 5 tablespoons curry powder

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

  • 1 (5.3 ounce) container Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 (16 ounce) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 4 tablespoons crushed pineapple

  • ½ lemon, juiced

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.

  2. Preheat a large dry skillet over medium heat. Add curry powder and toast until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add paprika, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric and roast, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Pour in olive oil and mix to combine.

  3. Mix chicken, coconut milk, yogurt, tomato paste, salt, and pepper into the spices in the skillet. Stir well to combine. Mix in chickpeas, peas, and pineapple. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove bay leaf and stir in lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

603 Calories
39g Fat
41g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 603
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 20g 101%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 476mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 28g 55%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 8mg 43%
Potassium 762mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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