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chicken curry with greek yogurt

Spicy Chicken Curry with Greek Yogurt

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner
Servings 5

Equipment

  • large frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon oil or butter
  • 1 ½ onions diced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ inch ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¾ c water
  • 1 5.3 oz container greek yogurt plain, non-fat
  • 1 lb chicken diced into ½-1 inch thick pieces
  • 1-2 red peppers sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or less
  • ½ lime juiced
  • lime wedge + cilantro to garnish, optional
  • rice, of choice cooked

Instructions
 

  • follow the instructions on your rice of choice, and cook it accordingly.
  • in your large frying pan, heat up 2 tablespoon of oil for about 3 minutes. add in your diced onions. sauté for about 4-5 minutes over medium-low heat.
  • once your onions are just about translucent, add in your minced garlic and grated ginger. mix together and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
  • add in your curry powder and red pepper flakes. stir until your curry powder is combined and you have a rich orange color. mix in your tomato paste and until well combined. cook for about 3 minutes.
  • bring your heat to low, and add in your greek yogurt and water. bring that to a simmer, and once that is simmering, add in your diced chicken breasts.
  • bring your heat to medium-low and cook for about 7 minutes. once 7 minutes pass, add in your red peppers, sriracha and lime. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes (depending on how thick your chicken is).
  • check to make sure your chicken is fully cooked, then once it is, serve it over rice and enjoy!