Chicken Curry with Bell Peppers & Fluffy Rice
Chicken Curry with Bell Peppers & Fluffy Rice is a vibrant, aromatic dish that brings together tender chicken and colorful bell peppers in a creamy curry sauce. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, ensuring a satisfying experience for everyone at the table. With its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Pair it with fluffy rice to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy a comforting, delightful meal that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- Chicken breast chunks
- Red bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper
- Onion
- Garlic and ginger paste
- Curry powder
- Coconut milk
- Olive oil
- Fresh cilantro
- Long-grain basmati rice
- Water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion slices, garlic, and ginger paste; sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Add chicken breast chunks and cook until lightly browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in curry powder, then add red and yellow bell peppers along with coconut milk.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer until chicken is tender and coated in sauce (about 15 minutes).
- Rinse long-grain basmati rice under cold water. Combine rinsed rice with water and a pinch of salt in a pot; bring to boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until fluffy (about 15 minutes).
- Serve fluffy rice topped with chicken curry and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg