Gordon Ramsay Chicken Curry Recipe
- Sear the chicken – Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and aromatics – In the same pan, cook the onions until soft, then add garlic and ginger.
- Toast the spices – Stir in curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder, cooking for 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes and tomato paste – Cook until tomatoes break down and create a thick base.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth – Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan – Let it cook in the sauce for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Season and finish – Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Author: Ekani Ella
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
- 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
- Sear the chicken – Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and aromatics – In the same pan, cook the onions until soft, then add garlic and ginger.
- Toast the spices – Stir in curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder, cooking for 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes and tomato paste – Cook until tomatoes break down and create a thick base.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth – Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan – Let it cook in the sauce for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Season and finish – Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.