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Hidden Veg Chicken Curry

This Hidden Veg Chicken Curry is a comforting, family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s packed with hidden vegetables, easy to prepare and ideal for batch cooking. Make a big batch, freeze portions and enjoy an easy homemade dinner when life gets hectic.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 clove garlic crushed or finely grated
  • 1 tbsp finely grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp mild korma curry paste or 2 tbsp mild curry powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 sweet potato diced, 200g
  • 150 g courgette diced - peel if you wish to avoid green bits
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 x 400g can coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp mango chutney- optional but recommended
  • 3 chicken breasts diced

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the curry paste or curry powder and garam masala. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant.
  • Add the diced sweet potato, grated courgette and red pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in the chopped tomatoes and coconut milk cover and cook for 10–15 minutes, until the veg is soft, test with a sharp knife. Blend the sauce with a hand blender or jug blender, add the sauce back to the pot if using a jug blender.
  • Add the diced chicken to the sauce, stir well and bring back to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through 10-15 mins. Stir through the mango chutney.
  • Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, if needed.
  • Serve with rice, naan or my 2 ingredient flat breads.
  • Tips: Add a handful of spinach or peas towards the end for even more vegetables. This curry is mild and family-friendly, but add a little chilli if you prefer more heat.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.Freeze in suitable portions for up to 3 months. For easy meal prep, freeze individual portions so you can take out exactly what you need. overnight in the fridge and reheat until piping hot throughout before serving.
Keyword Chicken, Curry, Dinner, Easy Dinner
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