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Easy Chicken Rogan Josh Recipe

An easy chicken rogan josh recipe that's on the table in just 45 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 412kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Shallow Casserole
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Jug

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil

Whole Spices

  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 4 Cardamom Pods
  • 3 Cloves
  • 1 Bay Leaf

Curry Base

  • 1 Onion peeled and chopped
  • 4 Garlic Cloves peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger chopped or grated

Ground Spices

  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Other Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Breasts cut into bitesize pieces
  • 300 ml Passata
  • 200 ml Chicken Stock made with a stock cube
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Coriander chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan (with a lid) over a medium-high heat and cook the whole spices for 1 minute.
    2 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Cinnamon Stick, 4 Cardamom Pods, 3 Cloves, 1 Bay Leaf
  • Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 5 minutes until the onion is soft.
    1 Onion, 4 Garlic Cloves, 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger
  • Stir in the ground spices and cook for 2 minutes.
    1 tablespoon Paprika, 2 teaspoon Ground Coriander, 2 teaspoon Ground Cumin, 1 teaspoon Turmeric, 1 teaspoon Garam Masala, 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder, ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until changed colour.
    4 Chicken Breasts
  • Pour in the passata, chicken stock, tomato puree, and sprinkle in the sugar, salt, and pepper.
    300 ml Passata, 200 ml Chicken Stock, 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree, 1 teaspoon Sugar, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Put a lid on the pan and simmer on low for 30 minutes. Serve with freshly chopped coriander.
    1 tablespoon Fresh Coriander

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • If you're serving this curry to kids or people that don't like a lot of spice, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt at the end of cooking and place more on the table for people to dollop on top!
  • Make sure the pan you use has a lid. Simmering the chicken rogan josh on a low heat with a lid on the pan ensures the chicken doesn't dry out.
 
Variations:
  • Make a chicken and vegetable rogan josh and add sliced red peppers and sliced mushrooms at the same time as the onion.
  • Make a chicken and potato rogan josh! Add cooked boiled potatoes or even leftover roast potatoes!
  • Make spicy chicken rogan josh and add 1 red chopped chili at the same time as the onion.
  • Try making slow cooker chicken rogan josh. Place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. Use thickening granules or a cornflour slurry to thicken the curry sauce at the end of cooking
 
Storage:
  • To Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • To Reheat: Place leftovers in a microwaveable bowl and cook on full power until piping hot. Curries always taste better the next day!
  • To Freeze: Allow the curry to cool, place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chicken Rogan Josh Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
412
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
146
mg
49
%
Sodium
 
952
mg
41
%
Potassium
 
1400
mg
40
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
52
g
104
%
Vitamin A
 
792
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
19
mg
23
%
Calcium
 
78
mg
8
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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