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Chinese Chicken Curry

Savory Chinese Chicken Curry Perfect for Quick Family Dinners

This Chinese Chicken Curry is a quick and easy version of a classic takeaway dish, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 525 g Chicken Breasts large, tender chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour (Cornstarch) for marinating
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce consider tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper or black pepper as substitute
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oil vegetable or sesame oil
  • 1 medium Onion sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Curry Powder mild, medium, or hot
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice can be omitted
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric or replace with curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar brown sugar for richer taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 250 ml Chicken Stock low-sodium options recommended
  • 100 g Frozen Peas or petit pois
  • 100 ml Full-fat Milk or coconut milk for dairy-free
Optional Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour mix with cold water for thickening

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken strips with cornflour, light soy sauce, and white pepper. Marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in sliced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic, curry powder, Chinese five spice, turmeric, sugar, and salt. Stir and toast for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Mix in frozen peas and cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir in full-fat milk until well incorporated.
  7. Optional: Slowly pour in cornflour slurry while stirring continuously for desired thickness.
  8. Serve immediately with egg fried rice and prawn crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize the recipe by swapping proteins or adding extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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