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Gordon Ramsay Chicken Curry Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Chicken Curry recipe
  1. Sear the chicken – Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onions and aromatics – In the same pan, cook the onions until soft, then add garlic and ginger.
  3. Toast the spices – Stir in curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder, cooking for 30 seconds.
  4. Add tomatoes and tomato paste – Cook until tomatoes break down and create a thick base.
  5. Pour in coconut milk and broth – Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan – Let it cook in the sauce for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  7. Season and finish – Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Sear the chicken – Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onions and aromatics – In the same pan, cook the onions until soft, then add garlic and ginger.
  3. Toast the spices – Stir in curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder, cooking for 30 seconds.
  4. Add tomatoes and tomato paste – Cook until tomatoes break down and create a thick base.
  5. Pour in coconut milk and broth – Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan – Let it cook in the sauce for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  7. Season and finish – Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.