Week Night Dutch Oven Curry Chicken
Dutch Oven Curry Chicken
Here’s how to make easy Dutch oven curry chicken in just 30 minutes! Chicken curry in the Dutch oven comes out perfectly creamy and juicy. And it’s delicious served over rice. It’s one of our favorite weeknight meals!
Dutch Oven Curry Chicken Details!
This Dutch oven curry chicken is perfect if you’re looking for new chicken dinner ideas!
It’s hearty, comforting, and delicious with ingredients like onion, garlic, diced tomato, and curry seasonings. And the chicken thighs are incredibly juicy and flavorful. It’s the perfect weeknight meal that’s on the table in about 30 minutes.
The whole family will love this rich and creamy chicken curry!
What is Curry Chicken? | What is Dutch Oven Curry Chicken?
Chicken curry is a deeply flavorful dish that originates from the Indian subcontinent. It’s popular all over the world, but especially in India, Southeast Asia, Great Britain, and the Caribbean. Dutch Oven curry chicken is just a curry chicken that is cooked in a Dutch oven…which is perfect for this meal! Dutch ovens are perfect for cooking chicken, and other dishes, because they cooked very evenly and slow and low.
This savory dish features a rich onion and tomato-based sauce with fragrant seasonings and spices like ginger, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cinnamon. And it wouldn’t be chicken curry without tender and juicy stewed chicken breasts or thighs.
Serve it over rice for the perfect meal!
How to Make Chicken Curry in Dutch Oven | How Do You Make a Simple Chicken Curry?
Here’s how to make the perfect chicken curry in a Dutch oven! It only takes about 30 minutes and it’s easy to put together.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp canola oil (or another neutral oil)
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp curry powder
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
Cilantro for garnish
Directions
HEAT your Dutch oven over medium-high heat and ADD your oil.
SEASON your chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste. PLACE the chicken into the Dutch oven. COOK for about 3 minutes then TURN. COOK until the thighs are lightly browned and REMOVE.
ADD the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then ADD the diced carrots and cook for additional 3 minutes, until lightly browned. ADD your garlic, curry powder, and ginger, and STIR for 15 seconds. ADD the tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream.
RETURN the chicken thighs to the Dutch oven and bring to a boil. REDUCE heat and simmer for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes CHECK the chicken thighs to ensure they’re cooked through.
SERVE with rice and cilantro, and enjoy!
What Goes Well with Dutch Oven Curry Chicken?
Here are some common sides to serve with your Dutch oven chicken curry:
Garlic naan
A light side salad
Fruit salad with cinnamon
Mint Chutney
Samosas
Yogurt Cucumber Salad (Raita)
Vegetable Pakoras
Fried Onions (Onion Bhajis)
FAQs on Dutch Oven Curry Chicken
Can you cook curry in Le Creuset?
Yes! Of course Dutch oven curry chicken can be cooked in Le Creuset. The Le Creuset brand has great cooking vessels for slow-cooked soups, stews, casseroles, and curries. It’s state of the art bakeware, but it also comes with a hefty price tag. If it’s in your budget, splurge! My husband gifted me this exact Le Creuset Dutch oven, but you can also opt for a few dupes below!
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Is Cast Iron Good for Curries?
You can use cast iron to make chicken curries as well; but for the best cooking and taste, you’ll want to use a Dutch oven to make your curry chicken.
Can I use coconut cream in curry?
Yes! You can substitute the heavy cream in this chicken curry recipe with the same amount of coconut cream. I actually love the flavor it adds.
What Did You Think of This Dutch Oven Curry CHICKEN?
I hope you enjoyed this simple recipe for chicken curry in a Dutch oven! It will certainly do your tastebuds some good. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments!
