Sweet Potato Chicken Curry Recipe

Indulge in this aromatic and flavorful Sweet Potato Chicken Curry, inspired by a Cooking Light recipe from December 2009. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich curry sauce with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and vibrant peas. For optimal results, pre-cook your sweet potatoes slightly before adding them to the curry – we've adjusted the cooking time to ensure perfectly tender potatoes every time! Get ready for a comforting and delicious meal that's perfect for a cozy night in.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 284.6 kcal
Protein 48g
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Ingredients for Sweet Potato Chicken Curry

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How to Make Sweet Potato Chicken Curry

  1. Combine 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 tablespoon coriander, 1 tablespoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste), and 1 bay leaf in a small bowl.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces.
  4. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from the pan.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 large onion, chopped, to the pan.
  6. Cook for 10 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
  7. Increase heat to medium-high. Return chicken to the pan.
  8. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  9. Stir in 2 tablespoons minced ginger and 2 cloves garlic, minced.
  10. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  11. Add the prepared curry powder mixture.
  12. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  13. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained.
  14. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
  15. Add 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (pre-cooked for 10-15 minutes is recommended), and 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained.
  16. Cook, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
  17. Stir in 1 cup frozen peas.
  18. Cook for 5 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
  19. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  20. Discard bay leaf. Serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

14g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sweet Potato Chicken Curry?

Sweet Potato Chicken Curry takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 85 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sweet Potato Chicken Curry?

Sweet Potato Chicken Curry has approximately 284.6 calories per serving, with about 48 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sweet Potato Chicken Curry?

The key ingredients for Sweet Potato Chicken Curry are Curry Powder, Ground Coriander, Ground Turmeric, Salt, Black Pepper, Ground Red Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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