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Chicken Curry in a Hurry

John Kernick
Serves 4-8 Hands-On Time: 15m Total Time: 15m

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained (optional)
  • 1 rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups cooked white rice (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes. Sprinkle with the curry powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  2. Add the yogurt and cream and simmer gently for 3 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper, and tomatoes (if using). Remove from heat.
  3. Slice or shred the chicken, discarding the skin and bones. Divide the rice (if using) and chicken among individual bowls, spoon the sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the cilantro.
By Kate Merker,  March 2007
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Quick Tip

Sometimes it's not the entree that's tricky―it's the side dish. So make sure the rice is perfect.

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 180Calories From Fat 60%
  • Fat  12g
  • Sat Fat  6g
  • Cholesterol  33mg
  • Sodium  136mg
  • Carbohydrate  16g
  • Fiber  0g
  • Sugar  1g
  • Protein  2g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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