Goan Chicken and Chickpea Curry

Succulent chicken breast and tender chickpeas simmered in a fragrant, spiced coconut-tomato gravy, served over nutty brown basmati rice with sweet green peas.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 35 min
• Total: 55 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Indian
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $3.81/serving

Dietary

• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Halal
• Low-Fat
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Saturated-Fat

Tags

• one-pot
• comfort food
• rich
• healthy

Ingredients

• 2 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1.5 cup brown basmati rice (dry)
• 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (large, finely chopped)
• 5 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 can light coconut milk
• 2 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 1.5 cup frozen green peas

Instructions

1. Combine brown basmati rice with 3 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer undisturbed for 40 minutes until water is absorbed and grains are tender.
2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add chopped yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
3. Stir in minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, garam masala, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and kosher salt. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until intensely aromatic.
4. Add the diced chicken breast, crushed tomatoes, light coconut milk, and rinsed chickpeas. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and registers 165°F on a meat thermometer.
6. Uncover, stir in the frozen green peas, and simmer for another 3 minutes until heated through. Ladle the hot curry over fluffy portions of cooked brown rice.

Notes

Curry flavors deepen and harmonize over time in the fridge. When reheating, add a splash of water if the sauce thickens.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 44 g
• Carbohydrates: 64 g
• Fat: 11.5 g
• Fiber: 12.5 g
• Sodium: 690 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
• Sugar: 6.5 g
• Cholesterol: 85 mg