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Savory Chinese-Style Chicken Curry with a Healthy Twist

A wholesome Chinese-Style Chicken Curry featuringtender chicken and vegetables in a richly spiced homemade sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce:

  • 1 medium onion 100g / 3.5oz, chopped
  • 1 zucchini 150g / 5.5oz, chopped
  • 1 cup 200g / 7oz butternut squash, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder medium or hot, based on preference
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 3 cups 720ml chicken stock
  • Cooking spray or 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

For the Curry:

  • 450 g 1lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • cup 80ml frozen peas

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Sauce: Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or a small amount of oil. Cook the diced onion in a skillet for 2-3 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant. Add the zucchini, butternut squash, and curry powder, stirring well to coat the vegetables in the spices. Stir in the tomato paste, soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Blend the sauce with an immersion blender or in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
  • Cook the Curry: Heat a separate pan over medium heat, spraying it lightly with oil. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion and green bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Return the chicken to the pan and pour the prepared curry sauce over the mixture. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Serve: Serve the curry hot over steamed rice, noodles, or alongside a side of naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal
Keyword Chinese chicken curry
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