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Simple Chicken Curry

Name: Simple Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; ½ cup minced onion; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups milk; 4 cups cubed, cooked chicken; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Rating: 4.6 stars

25 Ratings
23 Reviews
12 Photos

This is our family's favorite winter comfort meal.

By Gerald Peeso

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and curry powder; saute until tender, about 5 minutes.

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Step 2

Stir flour, salt, sugar, and ginger into the onion mixture; cook until smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
Step 3

Pour chicken broth and milk into the skillet, stir, and bring to a boil; cook at a boil for 1 minute.
Step 4

Stir chicken and lemon juice into the broth to cover completely; cook until the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

You can also use shrimp in place of the chicken.

Make chicken broth from 2 bouillon cubes and 2 cups hot water if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

296 calories; protein 20.5g; carbohydrates 10g; fat 18.9g; cholesterol 83.6mg; sodium 810.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (23)

Most helpful positive review

claire

04/19/2017

I followed this exactly, and my husband and I loved it! Thanks! Also, I did add the peas... 4/18/2017 I want to repeat that we love this recipe. I always chuckle when I read reviews from people who don't follow the directions, and then give the recipe a bad review. Yikes! Follow the directions and enjoy this dish! Yummy! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Rondah

02/06/2019

It was an ok recipe. Made as is. Wouldn't make it again. Still searching for an exceptional chicken curry. Read More

25 Ratings

5 star values: 18
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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claire

04/19/2017

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Rock_lobster

03/03/2015

Simple Chicken Curry Haiku: "Daughter said of this 'it looks like mustard gravy!' Turns out we loved it!" Despite its bright yellow hue I am still surprised at how much we adored this meal. I had to toss in a handful of frozen green beans (would've preferred peas but was out) during the last 5 min. boil w/ the chicken b/c the color was so off-putting. I halved the recipe for 3 of us and we ate every last sloppy bit pouring what seemed to be a ton of the sauce over a blend of quinoa and brown rice. Even w/o the addition of the green beans it would've tasted just as wonderful and there's no question that when I give something 5 stars it's definitely going in the keeper file! Read More

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jreyes128

04/04/2016

delicious and simple. great over white rice. I'll definitely add some broccoli next time as I read in one of the reviews to make it a more complete meal. loved it and will make it again. Read More

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Imagemaker28

03/03/2017

I added mushrooms and frozen peas. I cut the salt in half. I also used ghee instead of butter whole wheat flour and lite coconut milk. It had to cook about 15 minutes to get to the right consistency but it was good. A bit healthier alternative. Read More

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Cakbu

01/24/2016

I added minced garlic and broccoli florets. It was outstanding. I will make it again. Read More

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Jillian Piper

08/11/2015

Incredibly easy and yummy. this has been a favorite of mine for years. Top with coconut sunflower seeds raisins and chutney (per your liking). So good. Read More

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Nanci Alley

11/22/2020

Really tasty! I followed recipe except I used only 1 cup milk instead of two. It made the sauce perfectly thick and delish! Read More

Rondah

02/06/2019

It was an ok recipe. Made as is. Wouldn't make it again. Still searching for an exceptional chicken curry. Read More

JDANCER1

01/23/2018

I made this tonight just as the recipe said. I did halve it tho. I served it with white rice along with a vegetable & salad Read More

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Simple Chicken Curry

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 295.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 41 %

carbohydrates: 3 %

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 29 %

saturated fat: 44 %

cholesterol: 28 %

vitamin a iu: 10 %

niacin equivalents: 63 %

vitamin b6: 13 %

vitamin c: 3 %

folate: 5 %

calcium: 9 %

iron: 8 %

magnesium: 9 %

potassium: 7 %

sodium: 32 %

thiamin: 11 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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claire

04/19/2017

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Rock_lobster

03/03/2015

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jreyes128

04/04/2016

delicious and simple. great over white rice. I'll definitely add some broccoli next time as I read in one of the reviews to make it a more complete meal. loved it and will make it again.

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Imagemaker28

03/03/2017

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Cakbu

01/24/2016

I added minced garlic and broccoli florets. It was outstanding. I will make it again.

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Jillian Piper

08/11/2015

Incredibly easy and yummy. this has been a favorite of mine for years. Top with coconut sunflower seeds raisins and chutney (per your liking). So good.

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Nanci Alley