Chicken Curry Rice is a flavorful and delicious one-pot meal that combines tender chicken pieces with aromatic spices and perfectly cooked rice. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your home kitchen.
The dish brings together the rich flavors of curry powder with fresh herbs and spices, creating a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and exciting to eat. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast
- 2 cups long grain or basmati rice
- 4 tablespoons curry powder (divided)
- 1/4 cup vegetable or sunflower oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 thumb-sized pieces ginger, minced
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 handful fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (optional)
- 3 stock cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon Cameroon pepper or black pepper
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Marinate chicken with 1 tablespoon curry powder, paprika, 1 stock cube, thyme, and salt.
- Step 2: Heat oil in a pot and brown the marinated chicken for 5-8 minutes.
- Step 3: Add onions, garlic, coriander, ginger, remaining thyme and curry powder. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Step 4: Add tomatoes, scotch bonnet, pepper, remaining stock cubes, and water.
- Step 5: Add washed rice and salt, cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Step 6: Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Serves: 4 people
- Best served warm
- Can be paired with coleslaw or fresh salad
- Use Madras or Jamaican curry powder for best results
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Suitable for freezing up to 1 month
General Nutritional Values
- Approx. Calories: 450 kcal per serving
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fat: 12g
