Description
Chicken Chickpea Curry is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken and hearty chickpeas simmered in a rich, creamy coconut sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this curry is sure to warm your heart. Serve it with fluffy rice or warm naan for a delightful meal that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in diced chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides (7-10 minutes).
- Sprinkle in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and mix well. Add chickpeas and cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually pour in coconut milk while stirring gently. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg