Chicken curries can feel a bit indulgent at times - all that cream and fat! The good news is that these chicken curry healthy versions show you how to get all of the flavor and far less of the guilt! Plus, there are quite a few recipes for you to select, allowing you to find one that is just right for you!
This recipe offers the same great taste of an Indian curry but just a little lighter! Here, the chicken is marinated in low fat yogurt and tikka masala paste before cooking in oil with onions. Add in tomatoes, honey, and lemon juice before simmering until tender!
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When you need a curry that is as healthy as it is quick, this is the recipe to turn too! All you have to do is to sear the chicken, add in the aromatics, spices, tomatoes, tomato paste, coconut milk, and simmer until the chicken is tender. Top with parsley and serve!
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This is another light recipe that boasts a ton of flavor! Add chicken and veggies to a slow cooker along with curry powder, turmeric, seasoning, and broth. Simmer until everything is tender and then stir in non fat Greek yogurt and cilantro before serving with rice!
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This is the perfect recipe for when you want something healthy and mild! The chicken is marinated with turmeric and a little bit of chili powder. The chicken is then simmered in a curry that consists of curry powder, tomato paste, aromatics, and cocnut milk. Finish off with cilantro and serve with lemon wedges!
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This chicken curry is about as healthy as you can get but you won't be able to tell because the curry is just bursting with flavor from the incredible ingredients! The chicken is marinated in low fat yogurt, spices, and aromatics and then simmered in a super aromatic and spice laden tomato spiked broth. Stir in vinegar and top with cilantro before serving!
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Tikka masala lovers rejoice, there is a way to enjoy your favorite curry and not have to feel so guilty about it! The chicken is marinated in nonfat yogurt, aromatics, and spices before being broiled and then simmered in a gravy of more aromatics, spices, and tomato sauce. Stir in half and half for a bit of a creamy finish!
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Bulk up your chicken curry with flavor, substance, and nutrition with the help of carrots and potatoes! Saute aromatics before adding in curry powder, light coconut milk, low sodium broth, and the veggies. Simmer for a while before adding in seared chicken and peas. Then, stir in maple syrup and cilantro!
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Not only are all the ingredients in this recipe heart healthy, but the green beans add to the overall nutrient value! Saute aromatics in sunflower oil and then add in the curry powder and chicken followed by chicken stock and reduced fat creme fraiche. After a while, stir in the beans and simmer until tender. Pour in ground almonds to thicken the curry and serve!
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This chicken curry is not just healthy, it also uses various curry ingredients to pack an even tastier flavor punch! Cook the aromatics before pouring in yellow curry powder and red curry paste followed by the chicken. Once sauteed, pour in coconut milk and lime juice and simmer for a while. Add in spinach and serve with rice!
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Adding natural peanut butter to your curry is a great way to make it creamy and bump up the protein content! Cook up aromatics and spices before adding in the chicken and a bit of coconut milk and the peanut butter. Simmer until thick and creamy, garnish with cilantro, and serve!
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If you love chicken katsu curry then you are going to be so happy to hear that you can enjoy this dish with a healthy twist to it! The chicken itself is breaded in almond flour for added protein and the creamy and delicious curry sauce contains tons of veggies and apples!
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You heard it here first - you can have a healthy butter chicken curry! The chicken is marinated in Greek yogurt, aromatics, and spices and then cooked in an aromatic curry that is thickened and made creamy with Greek yogurt!
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This recipe makes your chicken curry healthy and creamy with the help of butternut squash! When the squash is tender, it blends into the curry beautifully, ensuring that you can use less coconut milk but still enjoy that delicious flavor and texture!
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This is a simple chicken curry that gets a bit more nutritional thanks to the zucchini - it is a great recipe if you want to keep things lighter too! The chicken and zucchini are simmered in a gravy made from curry powder, low sodium broth, and coconut milk!
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Lentils are the perfect way of adding protein to your curry while also bulking it up and making it creamy! The chicken and lentils are cooked in the most delicious curry that consists of aromatics, spices like garam masala, and is finished off with lime juice and cilantro!
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There is no such thing as too many veggies in your chicken curry! The roasted butternut squash adds more than just flavor and nutrients - along with the lentils, it makes this a super creamy curry without having to add any dairy!
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This recipe offers another way to make your curry really creamy and delicious while simultaneously adding flavor and nutrition! Here, pumpkin puree is added to the delicious, fragrant, and spicy curry that the chicken is cooked in!
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Add more protein to your curry with the help of chickpeas! Saute aromatics and whole spices before adding in powdered spices, chicken, tomatoes, coconut milk, chickpeas, and water. Once everything is nice and thick, stir in garam masala and green chilies!
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This curry doesn't just contain broccoli for added nutrients, it is also dairy free! Here, the chicken is sauteed with aromatics, spices, and red curry paste before being simmered in rice milk and brown sugar. Add in broccoli just before the curry is done and then season with lime juice. Serve with a turmeric brown rice!
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Don't let the name of this curry fool you - it is also packed with tons of other veggies and even lentils! Not that you will be able to tell that this is a healthy curry - it is jammed packed with flavor thanks to the whole spices, powdered spices, aromatics, and more!
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This is another recipe that is absolutely loaded with veggies - everything from broccoli and zucchini to squash! The mango adds a sweetness and complexity to the coconut and spice curry that really kicks things up a notch. This is a great recipe if you want to try something out a little different!
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This is a really creative recipe for adding a ton of flavor to a healthy curry! Start by roasting the chicken and cauliflower in a homemade curry paste. Then, make up the curry with the paste, tomatoes, stock, and pumpkin puree. Stir in the chicken and cauliflower as well as spinach and enjoy!
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This delicious recipe shows you how to cook quinoa and chicken in the same curry together! Start by tossing chicken in curry paste, aromatics, and spices and frying and then adding in quinoa, eggplant, tomatoes, and broth. Cook until tender, serve in bowls, and top with your favorite toppings!
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This delicious Japanese chicken curry is made healthier with a lower sodium stock and using almost all whole ingredients. There is also the fact that the curry is thickened with grated apple! Simmer the aromatics, apple, chicken, and curry roux together until fragrant and delicious!
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As you may know, there are few curries more flavorful than a Jamaican curry! This is why it is good news that you can now whip up a healthy curry with whole ingredients, spices, and aromatics, ensuring that your curry is both good for you and delicious at the same time!
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Ready to try a different kind of curry that is still healthy? Well, give this yummy recipe a try! Brown the chicken before simmering in aromatics, spices, and tomatoes. When the chicken is tender, add in cilantro and fresh chili. Stir in a bit of yogurt to add a creamy touch!
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Here is a healthier take on a Malaysian chicken curry! Begin by making up a paste with lemongrass, shallots, garlic, ginger, and curry powder. Marinate the chicken in some of this paste. Heat up the rest of the paste, add in the chicken, followed by sweet potato, soy milk, coconut milk, water, and brown sugar. Simmer and serve!
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Cashews are a fun and crunchy way to add some protein to your curry! The chicken is simmered in the most incredible combination of spices, aromatics, and fat free yogurt. Once tender, stir in roasted cashews, top with cilantro, and serve with rice!
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This is the perfect recipe for when you want something tasty, cozy, and healthy! Start by making up an aromatic paste and cooking this before stirring in spices, chicken, tomatoes, lentils, and water. Simmer all of this together before stirring in spinach at the end!
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Try something a little different by giving this yummy Mauritian curry a whirl - it just so happens to be healthy too! If you can't find Mauritian curry powder at the store, simply use this recipe to make your own. Stir the curry powder into sauteed aromatics and tomatoes. Add in chicken and veggies and simmer until everything is tender!
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There you have it - make healthy chicken curries that are super tasty! Since there are so many recipes to choose from, you can practically make a new and delicious curry every day, all while ensuring that your family is consuming wholesome meals. So, what are you waiting for? Give these recipes a try today!
