Name: Spicy Sesame Chicken Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless, bite-sized pieces); 1 tbsp Sesame Oil (for sauté); 2 tbsp Oil (vegetable or sunflower); 1 large Onion (finely chopped); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 piece Ginger (minced); 2 fresh Red Chillies (sliced, adjust heat); 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 0.5 tsp Kashmiri Chilli (for colour and mild heat); 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional); 100 ml Water; 200 ml Coconut Milk (full-fat); 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds (toasted & ground); 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (light ); 1 tbsp Honey; 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar (or lemon juice); Salt (adjust to taste); Coriander (fresh, chopped, for garnish)

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Spicy Sesame Chicken Curry

5 from 2 votes

Prep: 10

Cook: 35

Total Time 45

Servings:

This spicy sesame chicken curry brings together tender chicken, aromatic spices, and nutty sesame for a rich, flavour-packed dish that’s both comforting and bold.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories606kcal

Carbs14g

Fat50g

Saturates17g

Sugars6g

Protein28g

Fibre2g

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Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan until fragrant; cool and coarsely grind.
Heat sesame oil and neutral oil in a pan, add onion and sauté until golden.
Add garlic, ginger and red chillies; sauté briefly until aromatic.
Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, Kashmiri chilli and cayenne; stir for 30 seconds.
Add chicken pieces and stir to coat; brown lightly for about 5 minutes.
Add the water, bring to simmer, cover partially and cook for 8 minutes.
Stir in coconut milk, half the ground sesame, soy sauce and honey; simmer 8-10 minutes.
Adjust consistency by adding stock or reducing heat; stir in vinegar or lemon and salt.
Remove from heat, sprinkle remaining sesame and garnish with coriander.

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