How to Make Easy Chicken Madras - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Madras is a classic Indian dish that is known for its bold flavors and hearty ingredients. This spicy and aromatic chicken curry is a favorite among many curry lovers and is often enjoyed with a side of fluffy rice or crispy naan bread. The best part about this dish is that it can be made with just a few simple ingredients and doesn't require hours of preparation. If you're looking for an easy and delicious Indian curry recipe to add to your repertoire, then Easy Chicken Madras is the...

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Ingredients

  • 2 onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 red chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 splash water, or as needed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup Madras curry powder
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place onions, chile peppers, ginger, and garlic in a blender with a splash of water. Blend into a smooth paste; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large, high-sided pan over medium heat. Cook paste until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add Madras curry powder; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix into the paste.
  • Cook and stir chicken in the spice paste mixture until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour in tomatoes. Fill the tomato can halfway with water and pour in too. Simmer over medium-low heat until liquid is reduced, about 50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter cilantro on top.
  • Nutrition

    246 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 256mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 109mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 647mg