Paleo Easy Chicken Curry

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Golden-seared chicken thighs simmer in a rich, spiced sauce built from diced tomatoes and full-fat coconut milk, with garlic, fresh ginger, and a warm blend of curry powder, cumin, and turmeric giving it real depth. A touch of cayenne brings gentle heat, while the onion melts into the sauce for natural sweetness and body. Everything cooks down in one pan until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens enough to cling to every bite, finished with a scatter of fresh cilantro if you like. It's the kind of weeknight curry that tastes far more involved than it actually is, and it's a great option for a Paleo dinner rotation. Scoop it up warm and let the sauce do all the work.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
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1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola oil or avocado oil)
Chef's tip
Avocado oil is neutral and handles high heat, making it a good all-purpose swap.
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
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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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