It’s officially winter now in the United States, I am sure many people are bundling up at home and cooking, instead of out and about in the frigid cold weather.
I am lucky that I am in Southern California where winter is mild, in fact, this year there is no real winter here.
However, being an island girl from the forever tropical Penang island, Malaysia, I feel cold whenever the temperature dips below 60.
Warm up with This Curry Chicken Recipe
Whenever I feel that I need to warm up, I make dishes that warms up my body, for example: soups, stews, one-pot meals such as Japanese hot pot, and curries.
I especially love curries because they are so easy to make and I can just make a big pot and eat the whole day and I might still have some leftover the next day, which taste even better as the flavors develop overnight.
Curries are so delicious, great with steamed rice, and heats up my body right away. Plus the smell of curries wafting through the kitchen is enough to set my stomach rumbling, and my mouth watering.
Easy Chicken Curry Recipe = Easy Ingredients
There are countless ways of making Malaysian-style chicken curries and there are various recipes: devil’s curry, chicken curry kapitan, Nyonya-style chicken curry, etc.
However, this Malaysian chicken curry recipe is very easy chicken curry that you can make with easy-to-find ingredients.
For curry powder, I always buy the curry powder packets from Malaysia, brands such as Baba’s meat curry powder or Alagappa curry powder (made in Penang). They are fantastic, cheap and you can use them for a long time.
Without further ado, this is my Malay-inspired easy chicken curry recipe. Make a big pot today and share it with your family and friends. Enjoy!
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 288 calories per serving.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 oz. (30 g) curry powder for meat
- 1 1/2 lbs. (0.6 kg) chicken, chopped into pieces
- 3 cups water
- 1 big tomato, cut into wedges, optional
- 2 small potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, optional
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or 3/4 cup milk
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil to a big pot and heat it up until hot. Add the onions and stir-fry until aromatic before adding the curry powder. Do a few quick stirs until you smell the aroma, then add the chicken, stir to combine well, for about 1 minute. Add the water into the pot and bring it to boil. Lower the heat and add the tomatoes, potatoes and eggs. Cover the pot and let simmer for about 30-45 minutes, or until chicken becomes tender. Add the coconut milk and salt to taste and simmer for another 5 minutes or so. Dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
6 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 288Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 11gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 165mgSodium 93mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 3gSugar 2gProtein 16g
Yasmeen
What would you suggest I add to this recipe to make it have a fuller taste (if that makes sense)? I really like it and I know it’s supposed to be the simple version, but wondering how I can elevate it next time. Thank you!
Rasa Malaysia
I specialize in easy recipes and simplified versions, if you want it to be extra special you have to make everything from scratch.
Msk
The 3 cups is how many milliliter or litres
brian
No ginger in a curry?
Rasa Malaysia
No.
Sandy
Hi
Is it okay to use coconut cream?
Rasa Malaysia
Yes.
sharlene cryst
what do i do if there’s less curry taste in it ?
Rasa Malaysia
Reduce the curry powder.
Rosalie Lo
Great recipe with lots of flavour, and minimal fuss!
Dareen Salih
Was trying to find a simple chicken curry recipe and found this!
Thank you so much. It was delicious! I added some minced garlic with the onion and extra flavouring like chicken bouillon to add more taste for me. It was awesome. Thanks so much!
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks for trying my recipe. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Si
Where do you get Babas or Alagappa Meat Curry Powder aside from Amazon?
Rasa Malaysia
Sorry but I am not sure.
Dareen Salih
If you’re living in a western country, I’d say in the Asian grocer or Asian aisle of a supermarket.
FoodYouShouldTry
I love this recipe. Like i love malaysian cuisine. One of the best in the world. If not the best? Hope to go to Malaysian some time again…
Rasa Malaysia
I agree!
Ramkumar Jayaram
Nice to know a fellow Penang citizen producing Malaysian food from SC Do agree the best curry powder comes from Penang lately I tried Penang curried noodles Spicy but scrumptious Jay