Chicken Curry with Bell Peppers & Fluffy Rice
Chicken Curry with Bell Peppers & Fluffy Rice is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and creamy coconut milk, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that warms the heart. Ideal for busy weeknights or as part of meal prep, this recipe is both quick to prepare and deliciously satisfying. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice for a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.
- 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 slices
- Garlic and ginger paste
- Curry powder
- Coconut milk
- Olive oil
- Fresh cilantro
- Long-grain basmati rice
- Water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and slicing the onion.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until onions are translucent.
- Add chicken to the skillet and sear until lightly browned on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in curry powder until chicken is well coated.
- Add bell peppers and coconut milk, mixing gently to combine.
- Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- While the curry simmers, rinse basmati rice under cold water. In another pot, bring rice and water to a boil with a pinch of salt, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until fluffy (about 15 minutes).
- Serve hot curry over rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg