Grandma’s orange chicken curry

Orange chicken curry that has a creamy, tangy sauce is precisely what I crave these days when days are long and cold. One dish that holds a special place in my heart is this simple but delicious orange curry chicken. This is one of my late grandmother’s recipes, and we all know that grandmother’s recipes are the best.

The zesty feel of the orange with the earthy curry flavour will give you a warm and cosy feeling and I bet you’ll want to keep this recipe on your rotation after you’ve tried it. It goes perfectly with basmati rice or naan bread.

This Orange Chicken Curry is:

• Gluten-free – there’s no gluten in this recipe
• Egg-free – there are no eggs in this recipe
• Flavourful – the mild curry taste will make you salivate
• Comforting – it’s just one of those you’ll want to eat often
• Creamy – it has a rich creamy sauce
• Quick and easy – only takes 30 minutes to make

What you’ll need to make this Orange Chicken Curry:

Chicken thighs – you’ll need 8 chicken thighs; two per person (or swap for 4 chicken breasts)

Orange juice – brings the lovely zesty flavour

Medium curry powder – brings a kick of flavour

Chicken stock – you can use a gel pot or cube

Double cream – or substitute with regular cream

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Grandma’s orange chicken curry

Author: Stina Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Non-Veg Recipe Keys: 30-Minute Meals Chicken Non Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 40 mins

Description

This is a recipe from my late grandmother and it's one of my favorite dishes to make. It's fragrant, mild, super easy to make, and budget-friendly. Plus, it's perfect for those busy weekdays when you want something delicious but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp medium curry powder
• 250 ml orange juice
• 250 ml double cream
• 1 pot of chicken stock (or one cube)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over some of the curry powder.

2. Place the chicken thighs in the airfryer and use the chicken setting (or cook for 20 minutes on 195°C

3. While the chicken cooks in the air fryer place the orange juice, cream, the rest of the curry powder and chicken stock in a saucepan. Heat on low heat until the sauce simmers. Don't let the sauce boil.

4. This is also a great time to boil the rice if you are enjoying this dish with rice.

5. When the chicken is cooked, place the chicken on a serving plate and ladle the sauce around the chicken. Serve with rice, naan bread or salad. And always add a little more pepper, please.

Keywords: budget-friendly, Comfort food, fragrant, Indian, weekday meal