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30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry.

30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry

Quick, creamy, and warmly spiced 30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Braiser

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoon yellow curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper use to taste
  • salt
  • chili flakes

Vegetables and Herbs

  • 6 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 medium sweet potato, chopped
  • 3 cup canned coconut milk
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro plus extra for topping
  • 2 cup fresh baby spinach

For Serving

  • cooked rice for serving
  • fresh naan for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large Dutch oven or Braiser, toss the chicken with the curry powder, garam masala, cayenne, and season with salt and chili flakes. Add the onions and 3 tablespoons of butter. Set the pot over high heat. Melt the butter and cook until the butter begins to brown around the chicken and you are smelling those spices.
    30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry.
  • To the pot, add 3 tablespoons of butter and the sweet potatoes. Toss them around in the butter, mixing everything.
    30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add the coconut milk and ½ cup of water. Add the cilantro to the top. Partially cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the spinach. Season to taste with salt and chili flakes.
    30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce over rice. Top with fresh cilantro. We love this with a warm piece of naan.
    30 Minute Indian Chicken Sweet Potato Curry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 30 minute meals, Chicken Curry, Comfort Food, cozy recipes, quick dinner, sweet potato curry
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