MAKE THE MARINADE: Add all of the ingredients for the curry marinade to a bowl or a zip-top bag.
ADD THE CHICKEN: You can use chicken breasts or chicken thighs here.
MARINATE: Marinate the chicken up to overnight. If I am cooking this recipe the same day, I usually marinate it at room temperature (unless it's really hot day). If you will cook it the next day, marinate the chicken in the refrigerator overnight.
FREEZER MEAL: You can freeze a second batch of this recipe if you want to plan ahead.
Cook the chicken on the grill or in the oven.
ON THE GRILL: Grill on medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side.
IN THE OVEN: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bake for 12 to 20 minutes.
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RECIPE TIPS
Grilling Curried Chicken: Heat the grill to medium-high. Grill 6 minutes per side. How To Bake Curried Chicken: Preheat the oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the curry chicken from the marinade and place it on the baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes.
Safe temperature guidelines for poultry
The internal temperature for the chicken should be 165℉. A probe thermometer can tell you exactly what temperature your chicken is. Why guess when you can use tools? For more information on safe minimum temperatures check out this table by foodsafety.gov. Serving Suggestions🍡 Chicken Curry KabobsTo make chicken kabobs, dice the chicken into large bite-sized pieces before you add them to the marinade. After marinating, skewer the chicken on either soaked bamboo skewers OR metal skewers.🥗 Curry Chicken SaladI make this a lot with leftover yellow curry chicken. Dice the leftover chicken, add chopped apples, pistachios, and a quarter cup of mayonnaise. (If you happen to have leftover rotisserie chicken, pop that in, too.) Serve on top of salad OR on your favorite sandwich bread or rolls.🌯 Chicken Curry WrapsWraps are another great way to enjoy this flavorful chicken. You can dice the leftover chicken and add your favorite greens. You can also mix up a quick yogurt and dill sauce to drizzle on the wrap. The Curry Chicken Salad is also delicious in a wrap. 🍲 Chicken Curry with RiceServe the grilled curry chicken with rice and steamed broccoli. Get a little fancy and add golden raisins and chopped almonds to your rice! This is a super healthy combination that you can prepare and then pack for easy reheating.🌱 Thai Chicken CurryIt's a snap to modify this Indian recipe into a Thai coconut curry chicken. Add a few shakes of Thai fish sauce and a tablespoon of brown sugar to your marinade, and swap out the buttermilk for coconut milk. Serve with rice, bell peppers, carrots, and onions.