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    Spiced Chicken Keema Curry

    Published Sep 30, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links

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    chicken keema with naan

    Minced Chicken (keema) in a Indian spiced tomato coconut curry sauce

    I love this chicken keema curry dish not just because it's delicious and the kids love it but also because it involves ground chicken, so there's a lot less prep with ground chicken. you can really just focus your time on preparing the sauce. Once that's ready, cook the ground chicken and mix everything together. Very little fuss.

    Since there is almost no prep involved in the chicken, I try to focus on the sauce. I cook the sauce separately and then throw it into a blender. This helps to get all of the flavors of the onions, tomatoes and spices really fused together quickly.

    This is one of those one pot dinners. First cook the onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger. Then add in the spices: garam masala, ground cumin, turmeric and salt. Turn off the heat and pour the mixture into a blender.

    Keeping the sauce in the blender, it is time to cook the ground chicken. Because its ground chicken, you just have to keep crumbling it while it cooks. Once the chicken is cooked, you can just throw the blended sauce make in. To make this dish extra creamy, I like to add in coconut milk. I love the addition of the coconut milk because it is creamy and tastes rich without making the dish unhealthy.

    Why Use Coconut Milk?

    • An excellent source of vitamins and minerals - High in fat and calories so use it carefully and it may boost heart health and provide other health benefits. 
    • Great alternative to cow's milk
    • Perfect substitute to replace heavy cream in curry dishes
    • Does not change the taste of the dish!
    chicken keema with roti

    I like to serve this with some naan, paratha or rice.

    Don't forget to complete this spiced chicken keema curry meal with some additional condiments like:

    • Quick Pickled Red Onions
    • Kale and Garlic Raita
    • Jalapeno Cilantro Chutney
    chicken keema with naan

    Spiced Chicken Keema Curry

    Minced chicken with a spiced tomato and onion curry sauce and coconut milk.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 447 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • ¼ teaspoon peppercorns
    • ¼ teaspoon cloves
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 1 onion diced
    • 2 tomatoes chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
    • 2 teaspoon garam masala
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 can coconut milk
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 lb ground chicken
    • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro optional, for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet to medium high. Add the whole spices: whole peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick to the oil. Allow to heat for about 1 minute so the spices can infuse into the oil.
    • Add minced onion, stir and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, stir and cook for another 3 minutes.
    • Add in the garlic, ginger and the dry spices: garam masala, cumin, turmeric, salt to taste.
    • Stir in the vinegar and coconut milk. Cook for another 5 minutes.
    • Remove from heat, allow to cool for a few minutes. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Transfer the mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth, or you reach your desired consistency. Set the sauce aside.
    • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in the skillet on medium high heat. Add the ground chicken. Crumble the meat with a spatula as it cooks.
    • Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the sauce that is reserved in the blender. Cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro if using. Serve warm with naan or rice!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 23gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 997mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 512IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword chicken, curry, coconut curry, keema, ground chicken
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    1. Beth Shields

      October 13, 2020 at 5:44 pm

      This looks delicious. Anxious to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 14, 2020 at 8:47 am

        Thanks Beth! Love the feedback!

        Reply
    2. Rosario

      October 22, 2020 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! this is a flavor and color filled recipe! I love how simple it is too!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 22, 2020 at 10:12 pm

        Thanks Rosario! Yes, it is very simple but super flavor packed too! Just a great and easy dinner!

        Reply
    3. FOODHEAL

      October 23, 2020 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      I am sure this is awesome! the kind of dish I was making before I switched to plant-based. And those chapatis are mmmm...

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 23, 2020 at 8:08 am

        Thanks! Yes and you can definitely substitute tofu for the chicken here.

        Reply
    4. Sue

      October 23, 2020 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      This looks wonderful. I love one pot meals!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 23, 2020 at 11:14 am

        Thanks Sue! I know! The less dishes and effort that goes into it, the better the food tastes!!

        Reply
    5. Audrey

      October 23, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      What a great recipe for ground chicken.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 24, 2020 at 9:47 am

        Thanks Audrey!!

        Reply
    6. Kay

      October 24, 2020 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      Perfect Keema, I added peas too!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 24, 2020 at 9:48 am

        Thanks Kay! I love the addition, especially veggies! You can always mix in kale or spinach as well!

        Reply
    7. Sara

      October 25, 2020 at 1:26 am

      5 stars
      This is actually a lot simpler than I would've expected for such a flavorful dish! Can't wait to try it

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 25, 2020 at 11:59 am

        Thanks Sara! It is actually a really easy to make dish. we have it for weeknight dinners often because it comes together so quickly and everyone loves it!

        Reply

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