Description
Delightful vadouvan chicken curry elevates home cooking with French-Indian spice blend magic. Smoky basmati rice and tender chicken create a luxurious meal you will savor with each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 6 oz (170 g) fresh okra (stems removed and thickly sliced)
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 ¼ cups)
- 1 large tomato (cored and coarsely chopped)
- 1 14-oz (414 ml) can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) coconut oil
- 3 tbsps vadouvan curry powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) smoked basmati rice (cooked according to package instructions)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Craft smoked basmati rice following package instructions, ensuring ideal texture. Let rice rest, covered, then delicately fluff with a fork.
- Aromatics Foundation: Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until they caramelize into a golden, translucent base, infusing the pan with deep flavor.
- Spice Integration: Sprinkle Vadouvan curry powder and kosher salt over onions, creating an even aromatic layer. Quickly fold in tomatoes and okra, allowing vegetables to soften and release their essence.
- Protein Introduction: Add chicken pieces to the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously until meat transitions from raw to opaque, developing initial flavor complexity.
- Sauce Development: Pour coconut milk into the skillet, encouraging a gentle simmer. Allow liquid to reduce and thicken, creating a rich, velvety sauce that completely embraces the chicken and vegetables.
- Final Seasoning: Enhance the curry with a vibrant lime juice splash, calibrating seasonings to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Confirm chicken reaches complete, safe internal temperature during this stage.
- Plating Artistry: Arrange smoked basmati rice as a lush foundation, elegantly draping the fragrant curry overtop. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, adding a burst of color and bright herbal notes.
Notes
- Smoke Rice Carefully: Choose high-quality basmati rice and follow package instructions precisely to achieve perfect texture and subtle smoky undertones.
- Caramelize Onions Strategically: Cook onions slowly over medium heat until they reach a deep golden color, developing rich, sweet flavor foundations for the curry.
- Manage Spice Distribution: Sprinkle Vadouvan curry powder evenly to ensure consistent flavor throughout the dish, preventing clumping or uneven seasoning.
- Check Chicken Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internally, guaranteeing safe and juicy protein preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg