Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of Coconut Chicken & Chickpea Curry with Garlic Naan. This hearty dish brings together tender chicken, protein-packed chickpeas, and creamy coconut milk, all perfectly seasoned with aromatic spices. Enhanced by homemade garlic naan, it’s an ideal choice for family dinners or special occasions. With minimal prep time and simple steps, you can enjoy this comforting meal that will surely impress your guests. Plus, it’s versatile enough to adapt to your dietary preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 cup coconut milk or broth
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
- Cook chicken: Add chicken thighs; stir well and cook until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Add spices: Stir in curry powder, cumin, and turmeric; cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate chickpeas: Add drained chickpeas, then pour in coconut milk or broth.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer; cover and cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Serve hot with homemade garlic naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 435mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with extra chickpeas or seasonal vegetables. Adjust coconut milk for desired thickness; reduce for creaminess or increase broth for a lighter dish.