Chicken Curry with Bell Peppers & Fluffy Rice
Chicken Curry with Bell Peppers & Fluffy Rice is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices in a creamy sauce, served alongside fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this recipe delivers comforting flavors and satisfying nutrition. Whip it up in under an hour for a family-friendly meal that impresses at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Ingredients
- Chicken breast chunks
- Red bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper
- Onion slices
- Garlic and ginger paste
- Curry powder
- Coconut milk
- Olive oil
- Fresh cilantro
- Long-grain basmati rice
- Water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients: bell peppers into strips, onion sliced, garlic, and ginger prepared into a paste.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and sear until lightly browned.
- Stir in curry powder, then add bell peppers and coconut milk; simmer until chicken is tender (about 15 minutes).
- Rinse basmati rice under cold water; combine with double the amount of water and a pinch of salt in a pot. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and cover for 15-18 minutes until fluffy.
- Serve curry with rice on individual plates or a platter, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg