Sweet Madras Chicken Curry - warming, balanced and easy
A gently spiced curry with tender chicken, ready in 20 minutes and packed with protein.
Comforting, steady and easy to cook. A good one for busy evenings when you want something warming that still fits neatly into a balanced week.
SWEET MADRAS CHICKEN CURRY
SERVES 2 // READY IN 20 MINS // 597 CALS
This is a softer, comforting kind of curry. The Madras paste brings warmth rather than heat, with a little sweetness from the sultanas and richness from the ground almonds. The chicken stays tender, the sauce thickens nicely, and it all comes together without much effort. With nearly 50g of protein and under 600 calories, it’s a proper dinner that does the sensible work quietly in the background.
SWEET MADRAS CHICKEN CURRY
SERVES 2 // READY IN 20 MINS // 597 CALS
INGREDIENTS
120g (4oz) basmati rice
1 onion
1 tsp cooking oil
250g (2 fillets) diced chicken breast
1 tbsp tomato paste
30g (2 tbsp) madras spice paste
half a tsp sugar
25g (1oz) ground almonds
25g (1oz) sultanas (golden raisins)
25g (1 heaped tbsp) natural greek yogurt
METHOD
STEP 1
Boil a half-full kettle.
Rinse the rice before adding to a large saucepan. Pour in boiled water, so you have approximately double the amount of water to rice.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-12 minutes (lid on).
STEP 2
Peel and finely dice the onion.
Heat a tsp oil in a wide pan over a med-high heat. Once hot, toss in the diced chicken and chopped onion and stir-fry for 5-6 mins, until the chicken is golden.
STEP 3
Add the tomato paste, madras spice paste, sugar and ground almonds, then stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
STEP 4
Turn the heat to high. Add approx 100ml (half cup) water and bring to the boil. Add the sultanas.
Once boiling, cook for 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Add a little more water if necessary.
STEP 5
Remove from the heat and stir through the greek yogurt.
STEP 6
Fluff up the rice with a fork, then divide between your bowls. Spoon over the curry.
NUTRITIONAL INFO (PER SERVING)
597 CALS // 46G PROTEIN // 16G FAT // 69G CARBS
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Sweet Madras Chicken Curry. Comforting, steady and easy to cook. A good one for busy evenings when you want something warming that still fits neatly into a balanced week.