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Welcome to another easy recipe, This chicken pea curry recipe is a delicious dish. It combines soft chicken pieces with fresh, green peas, making the dish more flavourful and viscous. In this recipe dish powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and other spices are the main ingredients. In the ingredients section, we will discuss these in detail along with the amounts. Follow our step-by-step guide to create this tasty recipe.

Ingredients:

ingredients for chicken curry pea recipe
  • 450 g Boneless chicken pieces
  • 1 cup green peas (Fresh or Frozen)
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 150 g onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (Minced)
  • 1 tbsp ginger powder
  • 300 g tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 12 tsp turmeric powder

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients:

how to prepare chicken an pea recipe.

Thinly slice the onion, chop the garlic and ginger, and cut the chicken into small pieces.

Cook the onion mixture:

Heat the oil or ghee in a wok over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook it for 5-7 minutes until it becomes soft and changes color. Then add chopped garlic and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Add Spices:

apply all required spices to the chicken pieces.

Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander powder, turmeric powder, paprika, and dried red chili powder (dried chili powder, optional). Mix the onion, ginger, and garlic well with spices and cook it for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Cook The Chicken:

put the boneless chicken pieces in the pot and stir continuously for 5-7 minutes, until each side of the chicken is golden brown. However, these boneless sliced pieces are used in many recipes like, thin cut chicken breast recipes and many more.

Add peas:

Add peas to the chicken pieces.

Add the peas, mix well, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the peas are soft and heated through.

Add more taste:

Taste the curry and add salt and pepper according to your own choice. if you like squeeze one lemon juice over the curry, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

why the chicken curry pea recipe is famous?

  • In this recipe, elements of South Asian cuisine, such as chicken curry and peas, are combined to make a flavorful dish. This dish is popular because of its taste, and the increasing appreciation, around the globe.
  • Chicken curry with peas is a nutritious option, giving the best source of protein from the chicken, fiber and vitamins from the peas, and the required spices like turmeric and ginger which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Variations And Substitution

Mediterranean Influence:

Add olive oil, instead of vegetable oil or ghee, into the current recipe to give it a different taste.
Same, as using other oil or ghee just by replacing it with olive oil. The process remains the same Further steps are the same when using olive oil as a substitute.

Add Mediterranean vegetables:

Adding red pepper and zucchini-like vegetables adds freshness, texture, and flavor to the dish. And it is a famous cuisine throughout the world.

Savory Flavor:

Dried oregano and basil increase the Mediterranean and add an herbivorous taste to the food.

Decorate with goat’s cheese and lemon:

Decorate with goat’s cheese and lemon:
Pure feta cheese adds a delicious and salty taste, while lemon provides a bright and sour flavor to the dish, both characteristics of Mediterranean cuisine.

chicken pea curry recipe | Savor the Flavour

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 35 mins Rest Time 7 mins Total Time 52 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 300  °F Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: 6 Calories: 1480 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

    • Cut the chicken into small pieces and remove the bone.
    • Chop the onion into small slices.
    • Take 3-4 medium-sized cloves of garlic and 1-inch piece of ginger and chop to make the past,
    • peel the peas about 1/2 kg to get 1 cup of fresh peeled peas.
    • Take 2-3 medium-sized tomatoes, and peel them by boiling, (soaking them in hot water) or heating them with direct flame) and make its puree using a chopper.
    • Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander powder, turmeric powder, paprika, and dried red chili powder (dried chili powder, optional). Mix the onion, ginger, and garlic well with spices and cook it for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    • put the chicken pieces in the pot and stir continuously for 5-7 minutes, until each side of the chicken is golden brown.
    • Add the peas, mix well, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the peas are soft and heated through.
    • Add 2 tablespoon oil or ghee into the wok or fry-pan and cook the curry for 15-20 minutes 
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 275kcal
Calories from Fat 90kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 450mg19%
Potassium 750mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 6g
Protein 30g60%

Vitamin A 1500 IU
Vitamin C 30 mg
Calcium 80 mg
Iron 4 mg
Vitamin E 2 IU
Vitamin K 40 mcg
Phosphorus 350 mg
Magnesium 70 mmol
Zinc 4 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why chicken and pea recipe is famous?

This dish is easy to cook and has some South Asian elements like peas, and chicken curry. 
Peas are the best protein source, which is important for your health.
Some ingredients like ginger, garlic, and turmeric powder have anti-inflammatory abilities.

Can we use bone-in pieces in the chicken curry recipe?

Yes, you can use bone-in pieces in the chicken curry recipe depending on your preference and the availability of the pieces. Chicken thighs and drumsticks work well with bones. However, boneless pieces are often preferred for their convenience and ease of eating. Both options can result in a delicious curry.

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Hi, I'm Shani, a full-time food blogger. I live in Pakistan with my family. Loves travelling, discovering new dishes, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.

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