30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry

30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry

6 servings
Quick, creamy, and warmly spiced. Simply pile over rice, swipe with naan, and hello cozy night!

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
    2 lb
  • yellow curry powder
    2 tbsp
  • garam masala
    1 tbsp
  • cayenne pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • salt and chili flakes
  • salted butter
    6 tbsp
  • onion

    chopped

    1
  • sweet potato

    chopped

    1 medium
  • canned coconut milk
    3 c
  • fresh cilantro
    ½ c
  • fresh baby spinach
    2 c
  • cooked rice

    for serving

  • fresh naan

    for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large Dutch oven or Braiser, toss the chicken with the curry powder, garam masala, cayenne, and season with salt and chili flakes.

  2. 2

    Add the onions and 3 tablespoons of butter. Set the pot over high heat.

  3. 3

    Melt the butter and cook until the butter begins to brown around the chicken and you are smelling those spices.

  4. 4

    To the pot, add 3 tablespoons of butter and the sweet potatoes. Toss them around in the butter, mixing everything.

  5. 5

    Reduce the heat to low. Add the coconut milk and 1/2 cup of water. Add the cilantro to the top.

  6. 6

    Partially cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

  7. 7

    Stir in the spinach. Season to taste with salt and chili flakes.

  8. 8

    Serve the chicken and sauce over rice. Top with fresh cilantro.

  9. 9

    Serve with a warm piece of naan.

30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry

30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry

4.5(24)30 min6 servings599 cal

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About this Recipe

30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry: Your New Weeknight Favorite

Craving a dish that's both deeply flavorful and incredibly fast? Look no further than this 30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry! This quick, creamy, and warmly spiced curry is the ultimate one-pot wonder, perfect for busy weeknights when you want maximum taste with minimum effort. It’s an easy way to bring vibrant Indian-inspired flavors to your dinner table in just half an hour.

What makes this chicken curry so special? We combine tender chicken (use breasts or thighs, whatever you prefer!) with chunks of sweet potato, all simmered in a rich, velvety coconut milk sauce. The blend of yellow curry powder, fragrant garam masala, and a hint of cayenne pepper creates an irresistible warmth that will comfort your soul. The natural sweetness of the sweet potato perfectly balances the aromatic spices, making every spoonful a delightful experience.

This recipe is designed for ease without compromising on flavor. Just a few simple steps lead to a hearty meal that tastes like it cooked all day. It’s truly a 30 minute meal that delivers on all fronts: delicious, nutritious, and incredibly satisfying. Simply pile it high over fluffy cooked rice, swipe up every last drop with warm fresh naan, and hello cozy night in!

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