Modern Indian Chicken and Chickpea Curry

About this recipe

Discover a delightful blend of tender chicken and nutritious chickpeas enveloped in a fragrant curry sauce. This recipe combines traditional Indian spices with a touch of coconut milk for a creamy finish. It’s perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner with friends.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Brown chicken pieces for about 5 minutes and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and coconut milk, stirring to combine.

6. 6

   Return the chicken to the pot and add chickpeas.

7. 7

   Simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked and sauce thickens.

8. 8

   Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.