Looking for a quick, comforting homemade curry using everyday ingredients?

This Easy Indian Chicken Curry uses classic curry powder (like the one in your cupboard!) and transforms simple chicken into a rich, flavour-packed dinner the whole family will love.

Perfect for busy weeknights, batch cooking, or a cosy weekend meal.

🍛 Easy Indian Chicken Curry

⏱ Prep: 10 min  🔥 Cook: 25 min  🕒 Total: 35 min  🍽 Servings: 4

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 600–800g chicken breast or thighs (cut into chunks)

• 1 large onion (finely chopped)

• 2 garlic cloves (minced)

• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional but recommended)

• 2–3 tbsp curry powder

• 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes

• 1 tin (400ml) coconut milk or 200ml cooking cream

• 1 chicken stock cube

• 1 tbsp tomato purée (optional)

• Salt & pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Optional add-ins:

• Red pepper slices

• Handful of spinach

• Frozen peas

• Pinch of chilli flakes

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Method

1️⃣ Brown the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan or deep sauté pan over medium heat.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook until lightly browned (it doesn’t need to be fully cooked yet).
Remove from the pan and set aside.

2️⃣ Build the Flavour Base

In the same pan, add the chopped onion.
Cook for 5 minutes until soft and slightly golden.

Add garlic and ginger and cook for another 60 seconds.

3️⃣ Toast the Curry Powder

Add 2–3 tablespoons of curry powder and stir for 1 minute.

👉 This step is important — toasting the spices releases much deeper flavour.

4️⃣ Create the Sauce

Add:

• Chopped tomatoes

• Coconut milk (or cream)

• Crumbled stock cube

• Tomato purée (if using)

Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

5️⃣ Simmer to Perfection

Return the chicken to the pan.
Simmer gently for 20–25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.

If the sauce is:

• Too thick → Add a splash of water

• Too thin → Simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes

🍚 What to Serve With

• Fluffy basmati rice

• Warm naan bread

• Homemade flatbreads

• Or even chunky chips for a British-style curry night

🔥 Pro Tips for Extra Flavour

• Stir in 1 tbsp butter at the end for richness

• Add a spoon of Greek yogurt when serving

• Squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving to brighten the dish

• Let it rest 10 minutes before serving — flavours deepen beautifully

🥡 Can You Meal Prep This?

Absolutely.

• Keeps in the fridge for 3 days

• Freezes well for up to 3 months

• Tastes even better the next day

Perfect for batch cooking Sundays.

🍽 Kitchen Tools That Make This Easier

On SliceAndServe.com, we always recommend:

• A heavy-based sauté pan for even cooking

• A sharp chef’s knife for clean chicken cuts

• A wooden spoon or silicone spatula for stirring

• Airtight glass containers for meal prep

⭐ Final Thoughts

This easy chicken curry proves you don’t need complicated spice blends to make incredible flavour at home. With just a good curry powder and a few pantry staples, you can create a comforting, restaurant-style dish in under 40 minutes.

Simple. Affordable. Delicious.