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    The Curry Mommy » Chicken Recipes

    Easy Indo Chinese Chicken Curry with Onions

    Published: Sep 7, 2020 · Modified: May 11, 2022 by The Curry Mommy · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    n Indo Chinese Chicken Curry dish with curry powder and spices
    n Indo Chinese Chicken Curry dish with curry powder and spices
    Chinese Chicken Curry with Chicken Breast and bell peppers.

    Easy Indo Chinese Chicken Curry with Onions and Bell Peppers

    Love curry? You've come to the right place! This delicious one-pot marinated boneless chicken recipe is pan cooked with Indian spices and herbs. It's an Indian Chinese recipe that is made with pantry essential ingredients.

    A Indo Chinese Chicken Curry dish  with curry powder and spices in a round bowl

    Easy weeknight meals never tasted so good! This Indo Chinese Chicken Curry recipe is inspired by a local restaurant we ate at growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas. Pair it with an appetizer like Vegetarian Manchow Soup.

    Craving an Indian curry instead? Give my World's Easiest and Best Butter Chicken Masala a try!

    Indo Chinese Chicken Curry


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    • Why You'll Love It
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Instructions
    • Serve it with...
    • Expert Tips
    • Other Asian Inspired Recipes
    • FAQ
    • Other Curry Recipes...
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    Why You'll Love It

    1. Quick and healthy
    2. Tasty with brown rice or white rice.
    3. Family Friendly

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for indo chinese chicken curry layed out bell pepper, onion, curry powder, corn starch, oil, and spices
    • curry powder - not to be confused with garam masala. Curry Powder can be found at most grocery stores in the spice section.
    • chicken broth or bouillon cubes - feel free to purchase any variation you like.
    • white pepper powder - this is not a spicy variation of pepper but it adds a lot of flavor
    • toasted sesame oil - Grocery stores generally sell this in the asian aisle.

    Substitutions

    • Vegetables- Onions and bell peppers are my go-to but you can also use zucchini, carrots, bok choy stems, and mushrooms. I do not recommend broccoli or cauliflower in this recipe.
    • Corn Starch- Substitute with tapioca starch or arrowroot powder
    • Chicken- Use paneer or tofu instead

    Instructions

    Cut and Marinate the chicken by cutting it into small chunks or thin slices. Add a pinch of baking soda, toasted sesame seed oil, and soy sauce. Then set it aside while you prep the other ingredients.

    Marinated Chinese chicken with soy sauce and corn starch

    Cook the chicken in a wide pan or wok on high heat with a generous amount of oil until golden brown. Be sure not to over crowd the pan. I recommend working in small batches and place the cooked chicken in a covered bowl until all of the chicken has been cooked.

    chicken cooked with corn starch, soy sauce, and spices in a wok

    Add peppers and onions to the wok and cook until slightly translucent (a quick few seconds)

    raw onions and bell peppers mixed with cooked chicken in a wok

    Add the additional ingredients such as curry powder, ginger, and garlic.

    curry powder mild

    Combine it well until heated through.

    chicken being cooked in a hexclad pan with onions and peppers

    Serve it with white rice and a side of greens.

    n Indo Chinese Chicken Curry dish with curry powder and spices

    Serve it with...

    1. Manchow Soup
    2. White Rice
    3. Paneer Chili
    4. Steamed Green Beans or Chinese Greens

    Expert Tips

    • Make it in one pot and add extra broth to get more gravy
    • Do not add salt until the end
    • Corn starch is needed for this recipe to help thicken the delicious sauce

    Other Asian Inspired Recipes

    • Chinese Salt and Pepper Tofu
    • Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken
    • Momo Chutney Recipe
    • Vegan Momos with Chutney

    FAQ

    What is Indo-Chinese?

    When flavors from India and China combine, Indochinese is formed. This particular cuisine is popular in India and can be found throughout the country as either street food or restaurant dining. Most Indo-Chinese dishes are vegetarian.

    What is Indo-Chinese Chicken Curry?

    A chicken-based dish that includes curry powder, garlic, and ginger. The mixture of flavors from China and India makes this an Indo-Chinese Dish.

    What can I use instead of chicken to make it vegetarian?

    Paneer is used in a lot of Indian Dishes as a replacement to chicken. If you want to make it vegan, then consider using only vegetables and tofu.

    What can I use instead of corn starch?

    My replacement for corn starch is tapioca starch. It binds well with chicken and tastes great in this recipe. Arrowroot powder can also be used.

    How can I cook tender chicken?

    A pinch of baking soda will do the trick every time. You can try Arm and Hammer Baking Soda, which is also used for baking.

    Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast vs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

    If you are just starting out to make chicken or have a hard time making chicken tender, then I highly recommend cooking with boneless skinless chicken thighs versus chicken breast.

    What kind of curry powder tastes best?

    For this particular recipe, I used what I find at my local Indian Grocery Store, but Costco also sells curry powder in bulk containers and I suggest buying that.

    Curry Powder vs Garam Masala

    My short answer, they are both different. They both are packed with different spices. For one, Curry Powder has turmeric and Garam Masala does not.


    Other Curry Recipes...

    • Paneer Butter Masala Recipe (Paneer Makhani)
    • Desi Gravy Chicken Recipe - Tapelu Chicken
    • One Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
    • Pav Bhaji Masala Recipe

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    n Indo Chinese Chicken Curry dish with curry powder and spices

    Easy Indo Chinese Chicken Curry with Onions

    The Curry Mommy
    An Indo Chinese Chicken curry packed with curry flavors and cooked with bell peppers and onions. This quick one pot meal is delicious for any day of the week.
    4.64 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Chinese, Indian
    Servings 4
    Calories 348 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Chicken Marinade

    • 3 boneless skinless, chicken breasts or thighs chopped into small pieces
    • 3 tablespoon corn starch
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
    • pinch baking soda

    CHICKEN CURRY SAUCE

    • 3 tablespoon peanut, corn, or grapeseed oil
    • 1 tablespoon garlic, grated/blended
    • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
    • 1 tablespoon curry powder
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • ½ teaspoon white pepper powder
    • 1 onion, peeled and sliced
    • 1 bell pepper, sliced (can use any color or a mix)
    • chili powder (optional)
    • salt

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the chicken, corn starch, baking soda, sesame oil, and soy sauce and set it aside while you prep the other ingredients.
    • In a large heavy bottom pan heat some oil and cook the chicken in small batches. Remove the chicken from the pan. If cooking in small batches: place the cooked chicken in a bowl and cover it with foil while you cook multiple batches.
    • Add the garlic, ginger, onions and bell peppers to the chicken and cook for about a minute on high heat.
    • Add the curry powder, white pepper powder, and chicken broth to the pan.
    • Cover and cook for about 3 minutes on medium heat until the dish is well combined. Add red chili powder or chili oil, if you would like, at this point.
    • Add salt only after taste testing.
    • Serve with Instant Pot cooked jasmine white rice.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.25cupCalories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 42gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 454mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 9mg
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    1. Lina P says

      September 22, 2021 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      We loved this recipe! It was much easier than I thought it was going to be so I plan on making again with tofu for my parents this weekend.

    2. The Curry Mommy says

      September 13, 2021 at 10:07 am

      Hi! I have never tried it with steak. Let me know how it turns out :).

    3. Heather says

      September 12, 2021 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this recipe 4 times now and each time we forget how much we like it. I have some left over steak from last night and was wondering if you've ever made this recipe with beef before?

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