Garam masala is the secret ingredient for this spicy curry.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: adult-approved, chicken, curry, spicy
Servings: 4
Author: Lynne
Ingredients
2lbboneless, skinless, chicken breast
1½cupsonionoptional
1/4cupolive oil
2clovesgarlic, minced or pressed
1½tspginger root, minced or grated
1tblcurry powder
1tspground cumin
1tspground turmeric
1tspground coriander
1tspcayenne pepper
1tspgaram masala
1can(15 oz) crushed or diced tomatoes
½cupwater
¼cupfresh cilantro leaves
1tbllemon juice
1cupplain yogurtoptional
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken in batches until no longer pink. Remove from skillet and set aside, leaving any juices in the pan.
Saute onions until soft. Add garlic, ginger, and spices to pan. Saute until fragrant. Add tomatoes and water. Stir till mixed. Return chicken to pan and stir, coating the chicken with the sauce. Cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for 10 minutes.
Stir in cilantro, yogurt, and lemon juice. Serve with rice.