This dry style Roasted Chicken Curry is much easier to prepare than the stove top version. Simply combined all ingredients and roast it to perfection.
It was one of those days when time just ran away from me. I had planned on making the traditional Chicken Curry for dinner. The chicken was thawed and chopped into pieces. The spices ground and ready. All I needed to do was to stand by the stove to cook but then I wanted to complete the project I was working on. Another hour on the project and I would be done. But what about dinner?
That was when it occurred to me that I should perhaps stick it in the oven instead. That way I could finish my project and have dinner cooking at the same time. I turned on the oven, mixed the ingredients together, and place the dish in there. One and a half hours later, I was rewarded with this fragrant Roasted Chicken Curry.
When I was done with my project, I quickly cooked some rice and prepared the vegetables for another dish. It only took 30 minutes and dinner was ready to be served. Phew! No need to go get that rotisserie chicken. I wonder what Ro-Ri San would think of this dish.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
- 3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Spice Paste
- 5 to 6 shallots or 1 large onion (peeled and cut into small pieces)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and halved)
- 1 inch ginger (peeled and cut into pieces)
- 3 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend shallots (or onion), garlic, and ginger with ¼ cup (60ml) water. Transfer to a bowl. Add curry and chili powder. Mix to form a paste.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add 2/3 of the spice paste. Stir to coat chicken. Combine remaining 1/3 spice paste with potatoes. Stir to coat.
- Transfer chicken and potatoes to a shallow baking dish. Drizzle vegetable oil over the chicken and potatoes.
- Roast in the oven for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove and serve immediately with steamed basmati rice.
NUTRITION
The verdict was a thumbs up…YAY! A new way of preparing chicken curry was “born” in our household. I have since cooked this Roasted Chicken Curry several times for the boys when they came home for the holidays. They loved it! What more can I say? Give it a try!
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎
DongXing says
January 23, 2015 at 6:45 amNow, Linda, that’s what I call a great brainwave! I have never thought of that and guess what, I shall definitely make this very soon. In fact, I shall make two different types at the same time – one extra spicy for the grown ups and one mild version for the kids! Fantastic idea!
Linda says
January 29, 2015 at 7:39 amI think you will enjoy it, DongXing. It has an intense curry flavor, very fragrant and tasty. 🙂
Ramona W says
February 2, 2015 at 7:14 amVery clever! I will definitely give roasting a chicken curry a try. 🙂
Maggie says
March 16, 2015 at 12:11 amWhat a smart idea! When I was buried in my project, I just turn to delivery food instead…
Really love this recipe. I just cooked some fish curry yesterday, and I’m crazing for another curry dish now 🙂
Linda says
March 16, 2015 at 7:06 pmThanks Maggie! I grew up eating curries and so I need my fix every other week. I do like spicy food. 🙂
Irene says
March 28, 2016 at 2:59 amWhats’ the vegetable dishes that you cooked to pair with this chicken curry main dish?
Linda says
March 28, 2016 at 8:08 amI would serve this Roasted Chicken Curry with any quick pickled vegetables or raita. Do check out my Cucumber, Tomato, and Boondi Raita recipe.
Maureen says
October 2, 2016 at 6:39 amLooks good Linda! I have made a rending in a slow cooker and may try this too
Linda says
October 5, 2016 at 8:46 pmThanks Maureen! I hope you get a chance to try this recipe soon. 🙂
Sarah says
November 18, 2018 at 8:06 pmI made this and added broccoli to the baking dish, and it turned out delicious. A nice, strong curry taste. Thank you!
Linda says
December 6, 2018 at 8:50 pmGlad the recipe turned out well for you. Adding the broccoli made it into a one pan dish. Pretty nifty!