Creamy Chicken & Sweet Potato Curry Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Chicken & Sweet Potato Curry simmered in rich coconut milk and aromatic curry paste, perfect for a comforting meal served over steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Curry Base
- 3 tablespoons curry paste (red or yellow depending on preference)
- 400ml coconut milk (1 can)
Serving
- Cooked white or basmati rice, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Cut the chicken thighs into similar-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
- Start the Curry Base: In a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat, add the curry paste and allow it to gently heat to release its flavors for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pot and stir to coat them evenly with the curry paste, cooking for about 5 minutes until the chicken starts to brown slightly.
- Add Sweet Potatoes and Coconut Milk: Pour in the coconut milk and add the cubed sweet potatoes. Stir everything together, ensuring the sweet potatoes are submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer the Curry: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sweet potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Final Seasoning: Taste the curry and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding salt or more curry paste if desired for extra heat or flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken and sweet potato curry over freshly cooked rice and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast, but thighs remain juicier during cooking.
- For a spicier curry, add fresh chili or extra curry paste.
- This curry stores well and tastes even better the next day.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer sauce, or light coconut milk for a lower calorie option.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped green onions for extra freshness.
Keywords: chicken curry, sweet potato curry, coconut milk curry, easy curry recipe, Indian chicken curry
