🍛🌶️ Insanely Good Chicken Curry Bowl with Lime & Aromatic Rice 🍚🍋✨
Prep Time: Moderate
Cooking Time: Moderate
Servings: 3–4
Calories per Serving: Medium to high
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken Curry:
Boneless chicken (cubed) 🍗
Onion (diced) 🧅
Garlic & ginger (minced) 🧄
Tomato paste 🍅
Coconut milk or cream 🥥
Curry powder or garam masala
Chili flakes or fresh chili (optional) 🌶️
Fresh cilantro 🌿
Salt & pepper
Oil or butter for cooking
For the Rice:
Basmati or jasmine rice 🍚
Salt
Water or broth
For Serving:
Fresh lime wedges 🍋
Chopped red onion (optional) 🧅
Extra cilantro 🌿
👨🍳 Instructions
Sauté onions in oil or butter until golden, then add garlic and ginger to release their aroma. Stir in tomato paste and spices, cooking briefly before adding the chicken. Sear the pieces until slightly browned, then pour in coconut milk or cream. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens and chicken is tender. Meanwhile, cook the rice until fluffy. Serve curry alongside rice with a sprinkle of red onion, fresh cilantro, and a wedge of lime for a zesty kick.
💡 Notes & Variations
Use tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
Add spinach or peas for color and nutrients.
Swap coconut milk for heavy cream or yogurt for a different texture.