Sautéed Chicken Curry with Garlic, Onion, and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

A quick and flavorful Filipino chicken curry featuring sautéed garlic, onion, celery, and ginger with tender chicken pieces. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs vegetable oil, garlic cloves, medium 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

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1, chopped medium onion
• 2, chopped celery stalks
• 1 inch piece, peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 4 large, skin removed chicken drumsticks
• 1 1/2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed potatoes
• to taste salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 chopped medium onion, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 1 inch of minced fresh ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion softens and the mixture is fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 4 large chicken drumsticks (skin removed) to the skillet and brown on all sides for 5-6 minutes.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder over the chicken and stir to coat evenly, cooking for 1 minute to release the spices' aroma.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 1/2 cups coconut milk and 1/2 cup water, stirring gently. Add 2 peeled and cubed medium potatoes, then bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
6. Step 6: Season with salt to taste and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Remove from heat and serve with steamed rice or crusty bread.