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Chinese Chicken Curry

Flavor-Packed Chinese Chicken Curry in Under 30 Minutes

This Chinese Chicken Curry is a quick and delicious weeknight meal, packed with rich flavors and customizable options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Curry
  • 500 grams Chicken Breasts substitute with beef, prawns, or tofu for variations
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour (Cornstarch) acts as a marinade and thickener
  • 3 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper replace with black pepper if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Oil neutral oil like vegetable or canola
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white onions preferred
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh garlic is ideal
  • 2 tablespoons Mild Curry Powder adjust spice level if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric for color and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar or honey/agave syrup
  • to taste Salt adjust to taste
  • 400 ml Chicken Stock vegetable stock works for vegetarian
  • 150 grams Frozen Peas substitute with fresh peas if available
  • 100 ml Full-Fat Milk swap with coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Optional Thickener (Cornflour Slurry) for sauce thickness

Equipment

  • large frying pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken strips with cornflour, light soy sauce, and white pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add Onion: Stir in sliced onion and cook for about 2 minutes until softened.
  4. Add Spices: Incorporate minced garlic, mild curry powder, Chinese five spice, turmeric, sugar, and salt. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Make Sauce: Pour in chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add Peas and Milk: Stir in frozen peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add full-fat milk and stir until well combined.
  7. Thicken Sauce (Optional): If desired, gradually add a cornflour slurry while stirring until the sauce thickens.
  8. Serve: Transfer to serving bowls and enjoy with egg fried rice and prawn crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be easily customized by swapping in different vegetables or proteins to fit your pantry.

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