Easy Chicken Curry & Rice - Ready In 40 Mins | CulinaryCreationss

Ingredients

• For the Chicken
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips or cubes
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp plain yogurt (any fat percentage)
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (like vegetable or canola) or ghee
• For the Curry Sauce
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
• 2 tbsp curry powder (or a blend of 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp mild chili powder)
• 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup plain yogurt OR a splash of cream OR ½ cup full-fat coconut milk (choose one)
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
• 1-2 tbsp lemon or lime juice (from ½ lemon/lime), to taste
• Optional: 1 tsp sugar or honey (if tomatoes are very acidic)
• For the Basmati Rice
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 ½ cups water
• Optional: 1 tsp butter or oil
• Optional Add-Ins (brief)
• ½ cup frozen peas or small diced vegetables (like carrots or bell peppers)
• A pinch of garam masala, stirred in at the very end