If you have been looking for family meals that are simple, quick and easy to prepare – then you’ll love this mild chicken curry with tomatoes!
It’s GREAT for those nights when you just want to throw something together. Or when you have no fresh vegetables left in the crisper.
If spaghetti bolognaise is your “go to” for those nights, you might like to try this mild tomato chicken curry recipe instead! Like spaghetti, it’s a low fuss dish which can be made using staples in your pantry.
I’ve even won $50 in a competition with it, many years ago!
Mild Chicken Curry with Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 500g chicken fillets (I prefer chicken thighs), cubed
- 1 tablesp oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon each: turmeric, black pepper, ground chillies, cumin, paprika, Italian herbs, curry powder
- 1 x 425g can tomatoes (can use fresh tomatoes if preferred)
- salt
Method
- Saute onion, add spices and cook 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and salt to taste, cook a further 5 minutes.
- Put in chicken, stir until coated in sauce.
- Cover and simmer approx 20 – 30 minutes (you may need to add extra water).
- Serve with rice or pasta.
I must confess I’m not making mild chicken curry with tomatoes here, but at least it’s a picture of me cooking! 😉
I call this mild chicken curry “Chettinaw Chicken”. It was a recipe given to me by a friend years ago, and originally called “Chettinad Chicken” I think – but I misread it and Chettinaw it has been ever since – in our family anyways!
If you want to up the vege content, you can add some diced zucchini when you pour in the tinned tomatoes.
I have made several changes to it over the last 20 years. I’m not a fan of hot and spicy, so although the original recipe called for 1 teaspoon of each of the spices, I’ve cut it back to 1/2 teaspoon and find that gives a lovely flavour (and aroma – love the smell when they are added to the pan!) without the heat. It’s such a mild chicken curry recipe, so that even the kids will like it!
It’s a firm favourite in our household, except with Miss 19 – but she’s weird that way 😉 .
What is your old faithful fall-back recipe? Is it spaghetti bolognaise, mild chicken curry, or do you have something else up your sleeve?!
Nico says
I’m in a new recipe phase so this is going on my list of recipes to try. So sick of the same same, spag bol included!
Janet says
Let me know how you go!
Eleise says
How easy and delicious does that look?! I might have to try this one :
Janet says
It’s good comfort food I find – perfect for a winter night.
Yvette @ Little Bento Blog says
What a simple recipe to make on a quick night!! Love it!!! So easy!!!
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Janet says
And YUMMY xxx
Di @ Max The Unicorn says
That sounds really yummy! I love quick and easy recipes 🙂
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Janet says
Yes, they’re the best, aren’t they?! Thanks for visiting!
Monique (@YrCheekyMonkey) says
Yay congrats! will have to try it out 🙂
Janet says
It was quite a few years ago now but I was so thrilled!
Annaleis from Teapots and Tractors says
Very simple recipes are my favourite. Will be trying this prize winning recipe out! Thanks for sharing.
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Janet says
Bon appetit!
Amanda @ Cooker and a Looker says
Congrats Janet! I’ve always got some chicken thighs in the freezer – I’ll give it a burl next time I’m in need of dinner inspiration. We call these kind of go-to meals Macgyver feeds –
Remember that bloke who could make a bomb from a strand of hair and a tooth pick?
Janet says
LOL how could we ever forget Macgyver 🙂
Min says
Ahhh – I love these easy throw together recipes!!! Thank you Janet. I will print and add to the meal plan for next week! Spag bol is a bit of a go to recipe in this house but mainly for the boys. My daughter and I are not too fussed on it. Hey congratulations on winning a comp with it!! Min xo
Janet says
Enjoy – and let me know how you go!