Simple Coconut Chicken Curry

Name: Simple Coconut Chicken Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into small pieces; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons mild curry powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 can full fat coconut milk; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro for garnish

A creamy and mild chicken curry that comes together in one pan for a quick weeknight meal.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Indian· August 10, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

Hi there! This chicken curry is one of my favorite things to make when I want something warm and cozy but do not have hours to spend in the kitchen. It uses simple ingredients you likely already have, and the coconut milk makes the sauce so silky and nice.

I love how the peppers and onions add a bit of sweetness to the spices. If you like things a little hotter, you can always add an extra pinch of chili flakes or a chopped green chili to the pan.

🧺 Ingredients

1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons mild curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 can full fat coconut milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the chicken and cook it until it is lightly browned, then move it to a plate.
3
Put the onion and bell pepper into the skillet. Cook them for about five minutes until they are soft.
4
Stir in the garlic, ginger, curry powder, and turmeric. Let it cook for one minute so the spices can toast.
5
Pour the coconut milk into the pan and stir it well.
6
Add the chicken back into the sauce. Let it simmer for ten to fifteen minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
7
Season with salt and pepper, then serve it with fresh cilantro on top.

💡 Tips

Serve this over warm basmati rice or with a piece of naan to soak up all that lovely sauce. Any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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