Chicken Curry with Bell Peppers & Fluffy Rice
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Curry with Bell Peppers & Fluffy Rice, a dish that promises to delight your taste buds and warm your heart. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce, complemented by the sweetness of red and yellow bell peppers. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it brings together aromatic spices like garlic and ginger for an unforgettable meal. Served over fluffy basmati rice, this colorful dish not only looks impressive but is also satisfying and comforting, making it a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- Chicken breast chunks
- Red bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper
- Onion slices
- Garlic and ginger paste
- Curry powder
- Coconut milk
- Olive oil
- Fresh cilantro
- Long-grain basmati rice
- Water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring spices.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger paste; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sear chicken chunks until lightly browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in curry powder, then add bell peppers and coconut milk.
- Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Cook basmati rice separately by rinsing, boiling with water and salt, then covering until fluffy (about 15 minutes).
- Serve the curry over rice garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg