Description
Savory simmering curry chicken brings comfort from Chinese kitchens with aromatic spices and tender meat. Rich flavors blend seamlessly, inviting you to explore this delightful culinary journey through traditional regional cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz / 340 g chicken breast, thinly sliced against the grain into ¼-inch (5 mm) thick pieces
- ½ large white onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional for spice level)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½-inch piece (1 cm) ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp dry sherry
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsps peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
Instructions
- Marinade: Blend chicken with salt, dry sherry, and cornstarch, allowing ingredients to intermingle and tenderize for enhanced flavor profile.
- Sauté Base: Heat skillet on medium-high, introduce oil, then quickly caramelize onions until translucent and slightly golden, creating aromatic foundation.
- Spice Integration: Fold in ginger, bell pepper, carrot, and spice constellation – curry powder, turmeric, and optional chili flakes – releasing their vibrant essences and developing complex undertones.
- Liquid Composition: Pour chicken broth, incorporate sugar, salt, and oyster sauce, whisking smoothly to construct a harmonious, rich sauce.
- Protein Cooking: Lower heat to gentle simmer, distribute marinated chicken pieces across pan, ensuring uniform cooking and gradual sauce thickening.
- Finalization: Monitor chicken’s transformation, achieving succulent tenderness and complete flavor absorption, creating a cohesive, aromatic curry experience.
- Presentation: Cascade curry chicken over steamed rice, crafting a visually enticing and deeply satisfying culinary masterpiece that celebrates Chinese-inspired gastronomy.
Notes
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Let chicken rest in seasoning mixture for 15-20 minutes to enhance depth and tenderness.
- Oil Temperature Matters: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior without burning ingredients.
- Spice Awakening Technique: Toast curry powder and spices briefly to release maximum aromatic compounds and intensify flavor profile.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Simmer gently and stir occasionally to prevent burning and ensure smooth, rich sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg