Chicken Madras
Chicken Madras
5 from 102 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Instead of ordering takeout, make this homemade chicken madras. This easy family dinner is rich and fragrant, with a fiery kick in every bite. A delicious curry with a thick masala, that is ideal for scooping up with naan.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories263kcal
Carbs12g
Fat17g
Saturates4g
Sugars5g
Protein15g
Fibre3g

Ingredients

  • 600 g Chicken
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped
  • 400 g Tomatoes Canned
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 handful Coriander For garnish

Instructions

  • Begin by heating the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for 4-5 minutes until it becomes tender and golden.
  • Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until it turns slightly brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix the tomato paste, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, chili powder, paprika, garam masala, and salt in the pan, and stir well to coat the chicken.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes, adding a splash of water if required to prevent the spices from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour the chopped tomatoes into the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Latest comments (10)

Expert Tip: For extra depth of flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and a blend of spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Question … What blend of spices please ,or just the same that you already putting in . Thanks

Oops, my bad! The chicken only goes in once—no second pan needed. Thanks for catching that! 😅

Nabeela Kauser

That’s wonderful to hear! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for sharing your feedback!

Nabeela Kauser

Thanks for checking out my chicken madras recipe! Let me know how it goes if you decide to give it a try!

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