Low Sodium Easy Chicken Curry

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Tender chicken thighs simmer in a rich, spiced sauce built from diced tomatoes and full-fat coconut milk, with a warm blend of curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and a hint of cayenne for gentle heat. Fresh ginger and garlic bloom in the pan before the spices go in, giving the base real depth without relying on shortcuts. The chicken gets a quick golden sear first, then finishes cooking right in the sauce so every piece stays juicy and soaks up all that flavor. A finishing shower of fresh cilantro and a scoop of rice or warm naan turn this into a comforting, ladle-it-over-everything dinner. It's an easy weeknight curry that comes together in one pan, and it's a solid pick if you're keeping an eye on how much salt lands in your bowl.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
Simple Truth Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs Signature Farms Bone-In Chicken Thigh Value Pack - 4.5 Lb Simple Truth Organic® Air-Chilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Tyson All Natural Fresh Chicken Thighs Signature Farms Bone In Chicken Thighs - 2.00 Lb
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1 tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola oil or avocado oil)
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk

For serving

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
cooked rice or naan, for serving

Instructions

1
Pat the chicken pieces dry and season all over with 1/2 tsp salt and the black pepper.
2
Heat the oil in a large (12-inch) skillet or wide saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, for 3 minutes, until the undersides are lightly golden. Stir and cook 2 minutes more, until opaque on all sides. Transfer the chicken to a plate — it will finish cooking in the sauce.

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