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Chicken curry with potatoes, carrots, and brown curry sauce with rice on the side, in a white serving bowl.

Japanese chicken curry

A quick and simple Japanese chicken curry recipe with bags of flavor. This delicious Japanese curry made with simple and pantry-friendly ingredients and perfect for family dinner.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: japanese cuisine
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Khin

Ingredients

  • 400 grams Chicken breast Boneless chicken thigh or breast, ( About 0.88lbs ), cut bite size cubes
  • 1-2 Potato Cut medium-size chunks
  • 1-2 Carrot  Cut medium-size chunks
  • 1 tsp Grated ginger Or ginger paste
  • 1 Onion Large onion, cut thin slices
  • 5-6 tbsp All purpose flour Plain flour
  • 2-3 tbsp Butter Unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp Curry powder Japanese curry powder or Indian curry powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli powder Or Paprika powder
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt 
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 Chicken bouillon Chicken stock cube or powder ( about 5 grams)
  • 1 litre Water About 4 cups

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into bite-size cubes. Cut the potato and carrot into medium chunks.
  • Heat the heavy bottom pot or pan over medium heat. Add butter and once the butter is melted, add the onions and saute for 1-2 minutes until the onions are soft and slightly brown.
  • Then add the chicken pieces, grated ginger, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Next, add the potatoes and carrots. Follow by the the curry powder, chilli powder, salt, sugar, and black pepper.
  • Then add the plain flour and combine with the rest of the ingredients. Add water and chicken bouillon. Stir everything well.
  • Close the lid and simmer with low-medium heat for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken and vegetables are tender. ( Stir occasionally and add more water if needed. )
  • Make a taste test and adjust salt to taste. Serve with steamed Japanese rice or jasmine rice.

Notes

  • What type of curry powder to use? You can use Japanese brand curry powder like S&B curry powder or Indian curry powder like Madras curry powder.
  • Curry powder includes turmeric in it and is yellowish-brown in colour. It's a blend of Indian spices; cumin, coriander seeds, turmeric, fenugreek, cinnamon, mustard seeds, etc. 
  • Can I use garam masala instead of curry powder? If you are adding 2 tbsp garam masala, add 1 tsp of turmeric powder for 4 servings recipe. 
  • You can adjust the serving size by tapping and sliding the potion size on this recipe card. 

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1072mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2932IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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