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A close-up macro shot of Golden Chicken Curry, showing the glistening yellow sauce coating tender chunks of chicken.

Golden Chicken Curry: An Authentic & Easy Recipe

This Golden Chicken Curry recipe is an authentic, easy-to-make masterpiece. Create a vibrant, mouth-watering dish with tender chicken in a rich, glistening, and creamy yellow curry sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Golden Chicken Curry Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks (680g)
  • 2 cans Full-Fat Coconut Milk (13.5-oz each) (400ml each)
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil (30ml)
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated (15g)
  • 2 tsp Ground Turmeric (10g)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin (5g)
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander (5g)
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (1.25g), or to taste
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth (120ml)
  • 1 tsp Salt (5g), or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (2.5g)
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala (5g)
  • 1/2 Lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped (15g)

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
  • 1 Chef's Knife

Method
 

Phases
  1. Pat chicken chunks dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat avocado oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, add diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant. Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper, and toast for 45 seconds while stirring.
  3. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pot. Whisk in the coconut milk until smooth and bring to a gentle simmer. Return the seared chicken to the pot, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  4. Stir in the garam masala and fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Don't use low-fat coconut milk; it's essential for the rich, creamy sauce.
Bloom your spices by toasting them to unlock deeper flavor.
Sear the chicken in batches to ensure a proper golden-brown crust.
Don't skip the final squeeze of lime juice; it balances and brightens the entire dish.