When you’re in the mood for an exotic dinner that’s simple to make, you’ve got to try this Chinese curry chicken. It’s like takeout, only better. My recipe shows you how to get the chicken nice and tender while keeping those vegetables crisp. It’s all tied together with a wonderful yellow curry sauce that is amazing on top of rice.
Ingredients
Curry powder
When compared to traditional curry, you’ll use much less curry powder so don’t worry about it being spicy. I love using S&B Japanese curry powder in this recipe because it’s a mild and well balanced blend. You can use Madras curry powder as well. You can feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes to your preference, too. This Chinese curry chicken also uses turmeric, which is great for your health. Turmeric has great benefits with plenty of antioxidants to fight damage from free radicals. It’s highly anti-inflammatory and good for your heart, and it adds to the bright yellow color of the dish. With green bell peppers and carrots, the vibrant color and heavenly aroma are absolutely irresistible, so much that even kids will adore it.
Cooking process
It’s so unbelievably easy to make. You don’t even need to stir fry the chicken as it quickly cooks in the curry sauce. The marinade generates tender juicy chicken pieces and thickens the sauce at the same time, creating a great texture that you’re going to love. Here’s all you need to do: In fact, the day I made this dish, my husband smelled it and told me that it reminded him of the curry from the local Chinese restaurant of his childhood. Classic comfort in homemade takeout style, this Chinese curry chicken really does have it all. Plus, from prep to plating, it takes less than 25 minutes to get ready, making it a splendid and filling meal even on your busiest days!
More delicious takeout Chinese recipes
Tofu Lettuce Wraps Seafood Chow Mein (海鲜炒面) Honey Garlic Pork Chops XO Fried Rice with Char Siu Three Cup Chicken (三杯鸡)
Lilja Walter is a part of the Omnivore’s Cookbook team and worked closely with Maggie to develop and test this recipe.
