🍛🥥 Chicken & Pea Curry with Coconut Cream

If you’re looking for a warm, comforting family meal that combines simplicity with rich flavor, this Chicken & Pea Curry is the perfect choice. Golden chicken pieces are gently simmered in a smooth, creamy curry sauce made with coconut milk and sweet green peas, creating a balanced and satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy.

✨ Easy to prepare, mildly spiced, and perfect served with basmati rice or warm naan bread.

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 30 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 4–6 people

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🛒 Ingredients

Main Ingredients

* 700 g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes

* 2 cups green peas (fresh or frozen)

* 1 large onion, thinly sliced

* 3 garlic cloves, minced

* 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

* 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Curry Sauce

* 400 ml coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk

* 1 cup chicken stock

* 2 tsp curry powder

* 1 tsp turmeric

* ½ tsp ground cumin

* ½ tsp paprika

* Salt, to taste

* Black pepper, to taste

Garnish

* Roasted cashews, roughly chopped

* Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

* 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Brown the Chicken

Heat the oil in a deep skillet or large pan over medium-high heat.

Add the chicken cubes and cook for about 5 minutes until lightly golden on the outside.

Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Curry Base

Using the same pan, cook the onion until soft and translucent.

Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 30 seconds to release their aromas.

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3️⃣ Make the Sauce

Pour in the chicken stock and coconut cream.

Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Return the chicken to the pan and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.

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4️⃣ Add the Peas

Stir in the green peas.

Cook for another 5 minutes until the peas are tender and the flavors have blended beautifully.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

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5️⃣ Serve

Spoon the curry over hot basmati rice.

Garnish with roasted cashews, fresh herbs, and a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.

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💡 Tips for Success

✔️ Use chicken thighs instead of breast meat for extra tenderness and flavor.

✔️ Full-fat coconut milk creates the richest, creamiest sauce.

✔️ Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving for brightness.

✔️ If you enjoy heat, add a chopped chili or a pinch of chili flakes.

✔️ Allow the curry to rest for 5 minutes before serving to deepen the flavors.

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😍 The Result

A creamy, fragrant curry featuring tender chicken, sweet green peas, and warm aromatic spices, all wrapped in a silky coconut sauce.