Introducing the succulent and exotic dish, paleo chicken curry! This dish is a feast for the senses, with a fragrant and spicy aroma that will lure you in with every bite.
Chicken Curry
The texture of the tender chicken chunks is perfectly balanced with the creamy coconut milk sauce and aromatic spices. But not only is this dish bursting with flavor, but it's also a great option for those following a paleo or keto diet
This is perfect served over a bowl of cauliflower rice or with your favorite side of curried vegetables.
Ingredients
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 30 min + 30-60 min Cook Time: 12 min
• 2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
• 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can of coconut milk
• Cooking fat
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 ½ tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ⅓ cup water
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Chicken Curry
In a bowl, combine 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 ½ tablespoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ⅓ cup water to make a paste. Season the paste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Then add the chicken chunks and mix well to coat and leave to marinate at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add in some cooking fat and 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds start popping, add 1 sliced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Stir regularly.
Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and continue cooking on low heat for about 8 minutes. Pour in 1 can of coconut milk, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
More Curry Recipes
Nothing beats the warmth of curry. The rich spices of India are some of the most recognizable and this paleo chicken curry recipe is soon to become a family favorite. Below are a few more tasty options to add to your menu. Bookmark your favorites to make soon.
- Eggplant Mushroom Curry Recipe
- Chicken Coconut Curry Drumsticks Recipe
- Easy Fish Curry Recipe
- Thai Beef Curry Recipe
- Fish Curry With Bananas Recipe
- Chicken Curry With Coconut Milk Recipe
📖 Recipe
Paleo Chicken Curry
Ingredients
- 2 skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
- 1 onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 14 oz coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon cooking fat
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 ½ tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- â…“ cup water
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Create a flavor-packed paste by mixing 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 ½ tablespoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ⅓ cup water. Add 2 skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks, mix to coat, and marinate for 30-60 minutes.2 skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 ½ tablespoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ⅓ cup water
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat some cooking fat and add 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds. Once they start popping, add 1 sliced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook until golden brown, for about 8 minutes.1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoon cooking fat, 1 onion
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook on low heat for another 8 minutes. Pour in 1 can of coconut milk, season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, and enjoy your delicious paleo chicken curry.14 oz coconut milk, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Notes
- For more texture and flavor, add steamed cauliflower, broccoli, or a few sauteed mushrooms to the mixture.Â
- You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer.Â
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