Diverse Flavors Chicken Curry
A fragrant curry blending global spices with tender chicken and colorful vegetables. This Indian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large, finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, minced ginger
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup, chopped cauliflower
- 1 cup, chopped carrots
- 1 cup, frozen green beans
- to taste salt
- for garnish cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Add 1 finely chopped onion to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until translucent and starting to caramelize. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 2 tbsp curry powder and 1 tsp cumin to the pot, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until spices are aromatic and oil shimmers.
- Step 4: Return chicken to the pot, then add 1 can coconut milk and 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add 1 cup chopped cauliflower, 1 cup chopped carrots, and 1 cup frozen green beans. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Step 5: Season with salt to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.








