Chinese Curry Chicken
on Jun 13, 2022
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This easy and delicious Chinese Curry Chicken is ready in under 30 minutes! It combines chicken, curry, snow peas, carrots, and onions for a healthy and tasty dinner that rivals the one from your favorite Chinese restaurant.
When you’re tired of your usual go-to recipes, Chinese curry chicken brings a slightly exotic ambiance to your kitchen table.
What Makes Chinese Curry Different?
The various spices used are what makes Indian curry different from Chinese curry. Indian curry is heavy on turmeric and curry powder, while the Chinese variety uses only a hint of these two distinctive spices. It also uses other spices like coriander and star anise.
What Is Chinese Curry Chicken Made Of?
You may be surprised that this is a fairly basic recipe. Chicken breasts, carrots, snow peas, and onion are the base. While a combination of broth, curry powder, turmeric, five-spice powder, cornstarch, flour, salt, and sugar make the sauce.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- chicken breasts
- soy sauce
- sugar
- cornstarch
- vegetable oil
- curry powder
- onion
- carrots
- snow peas
- sesame oil
How to Make Chinese Curry Chicken
- Mix the soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Cut the chicken into ½-inch strips. Toss with the soy sauce mixture.
- Cook the oil and curry powder in a nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat for a few seconds.
- Cook the onion, carrots, and bell pepper for about 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken and stir fry for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Cover in the sesame oil and stir for about 15 seconds. Serve and enjoy!
Difference Between Indian, Chinese And Japanese Curry
There are numerous types of Indian curries that use different spices and have their own unique flavors. Many use a tomato or coconut milk base for a rich tasting dish.
Chinese and Japanese curries are similar. They tend to be milder and sweeter than the Indian varieties and incorporate many of the same spices. These dishes are comparable to a stew more than a traditional Indian curry.
Difference Between Chinese Curry And Indian Curry
The base ingredients are very diverse. Indian cuisine starts with the full-bodied flavor of spices such as mustard seeds, curry leaves, and cloves in the oil. Chinese cooking uses soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar as a base.
Chinese Curry Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium recommended
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into slices
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Mix the soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Cut the chicken into ½-inch strips. Toss with the soy sauce mixture.
- Cook the oil and curry powder in a nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat for a few seconds.
- Cook the onion, carrots, and bell pepper for about 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken and stir fry for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Cover in the sesame oil and stir for about 15 seconds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
