Weeknight Chicken Curry
Weeknight Chicken Curry brings tender strips of chicken together with deeply caramelized onions and warm curry aromatics. The sauce is rich and concentrated, coating each bite without being heavy. It’s ideal for a quick family dinner or a cozy meal served with rice or flatbread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Chicken Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 70 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 3
Gradually stir in the curry powder until evenly combined.
- 4
Add the chicken; reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Uncover and cook, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until the pan juices reduce to the desired amount, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 327.09 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 41.82 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 7.99 g 3%
- Total Fat 14.87 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 2.68 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 162.0 mg High 54%
- Sodium 734.88 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 4.58 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 2.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 47.86 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.53 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 620.08 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chicken Curry is made with 4 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Curry Powder, Olive Oil, Skin On Boneless Chicken Breast, and Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 327.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chicken Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Curry Powder, Olive Oil, Skin-On Boneless Chicken Breast, Yellow Onion. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken Curry?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 327.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Curry healthy?
- Weeknight Chicken Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 327.09 calories and 41.82 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 734.88 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.68 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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