Golden Curry Chicken and Broccoli

Tender chicken breast and vibrant broccoli florets simmered in a creamy, golden curry sauce made with light cream and aromatic spices, served with fluffy basmati rice.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 18 min
- Total: 28 min
- Servings: 2
- Cuisine: Indian
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $4.63/serving
Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Nut-Free
- High-Protein
- High-Fiber
Tags
- quick
- healthy
- comfort food
- savory
- spicy
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 0.5 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 cup gluten-free chicken broth
- 0.5 cup light cream
- 2 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup basmati rice (uncooked)
- 2 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- First, rinse 1 cup basmati rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice with 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound chicken breast pieces and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned on all sides. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add 1/2 each diced yellow onion to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, until softened. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
- Pour in 1 cup gluten-free chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Stir in 1/2 cup light cream and 2 cups broccoli florets. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Serve the golden curry chicken and broccoli immediately over the cooked basmati rice.
Notes
Adjust the curry powder quantity to your preferred intensity. A dash of red pepper flakes can also add a pleasant heat.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 625
- Protein: 58.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.3 g
- Fat: 20.9 g
- Fiber: 8.1 g
- Sodium: 1130 mg
- Saturated Fat: 8.6 g
- Sugar: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 158 mg