Murgh Kari: Classic Indian Chicken Curry
This Indian chicken curry combines tender chicken with a creamy, tangy sauce of yogurt and crushed tomatoes, layered with ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and garam masala. Fresh cilantro and lemon juice brighten the rich, warmly spiced dish, making it a satisfying choice for a family dinner served with rice or flatbread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Murgh Kari: Classic Indian Chicken Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 52
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Brown the chicken in batches, adding more oil as needed, until partially cooked and golden on all sides. Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a plate and set aside.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the oil remaining in the skillet. Cook and stir until the onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and water into the onion mixture. Heat together for about 1 minute, stirring.
- 4
Add the tomatoes, yogurt, chopped cilantro, and salt to the mixture. Stir to combine.
- 5
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet along with any juices on the plate. Pour in water and bring to a boil, turning the chicken to coat it with the sauce. Sprinkle the garam masala and cilantro over the chicken.
- 6
Cover the skillet and simmer until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Drizzle with lemon juice to serve. Enjoy!
- Calories 401.38 kcal High 20%
- Protein 39.09 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 13.49 g 5%
- Total Fat 21.65 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 3.03 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.84 mg High 32%
- Sodium 167.66 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.96 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.96 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 118.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 410.1 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 11.56 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.65 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Murgh Kari: Classic Indian Chicken Curry is an Indian dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Oil, and Crushed Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 401.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Murgh Kari: Classic Indian Chicken Curry?
- It is an Indian curry recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Murgh Kari: Classic Indian Chicken Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Oil, Crushed Tomatoes, Curry Powder. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Murgh Kari: Classic Indian Chicken Curry?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Murgh Kari: Classic Indian Chicken Curry?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 401.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Murgh Kari: Classic Indian Chicken Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 19 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Murgh Kari: Classic Indian Chicken Curry healthy?
- Murgh Kari: Classic Indian Chicken Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 401.38 calories and 39.09 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 167.66 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.03 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and 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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