
🍛 Easy Classic Chicken Curry
📝 Ingredients
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1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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4 tablespoons curry powder
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup water
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1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional, for umami flavor)
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1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
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1 green bell pepper, sliced (optional)
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Cooked rice for serving
👨🍳 Instructions
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Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
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Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
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Add chicken pieces to the pan. Season lightly with salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink.
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Sprinkle in 4 tablespoons of curry powder and mix well until chicken is coated.
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Add 1/4 cup water to help the curry simmer and develop a saucy texture.
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If using, stir in sliced red and green bell peppers.
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Add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce for added umami (optional).
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Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and peppers are tender.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Serve hot with steamed rice.