This Chinese Chicken Curry is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish packed with tender chicken, vibrant spices, and colorful vegetables. It's a perfect weeknight meal that pairs well with rice or your favorite side dishes for a hearty dinner your family will love.
1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless), thinly sliced
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
1½ cups chicken broth (low sodium or no added salt)
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium bell pepper, sliced into strips
½ cup frozen peas
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
Heat the oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Cook the chicken: Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until the chicken turns golden and is no longer pink.
Add spices: Sprinkle the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander over the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
Simmer: Pour in the soy sauce and chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the sliced carrot and bell pepper. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender. Add the frozen peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Season and serve: Taste the curry and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the curry hot over rice, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Tips:
Uniform chicken slices: For even cooking, try to slice the chicken into similar-sized pieces.
Veggie swaps: Feel free to swap in other veggies like broccoli or snap peas based on what you have available.
Watch the simmer: Keep an eye on the curry as it simmers to prevent burning or sticking.
Leftovers: This dish is best enjoyed fresh but also reheats well for quick meals later.