Dinner · Poultry
Nigerian Chicken Curry
Make Nigerian chicken curry with potatoes, carrots, peppers, peas and green beans. Follow the curry powder seasoning and simmering method, then serve with rice.
See timed stages10 servings
Cook without an account. Sign in only to save recipes to your kitchen.
Plan, shop & cooking helpers
Your ingredient check
Set your food preferences to see ingredient flags for this recipe.
Food preferences
Cooking with an intolerance? Choose ingredients to avoid before you explore.
Ingredients at original yield
- 3 lbs red potato, quartered
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 5 tbsp curry powder, divided
- 4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 3 inch (7.5 cm) cubes
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 10 oz frozen pea
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 lb green bean, end trimmed
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 1 jalepeno, chopped
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp salt
- jasmine rice, cooked, for serving
- fresh parsley, chopped, for serving
How to make Nigerian Chicken Curry
Timing details
No verified total time is available. Review the method for preparation, cooking and waiting times.
- 01
In a bowl, add the potatoes, and fill the bowl with water until the potatoes are covered. Microwave on the potato setting for 10 Minutes . The potatoes are done when you can pierce through them with a fork. Leave in water, and set aside until ready to use.
- 02
In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and 3 tablespoons of curry powder, and mix thoroughly.
- 03
Add the cubed chicken and the onions to the pot, and mix thoroughly until chicken is cooked through, about 5 Minutes .
- 04
Add the peas, red bell peppers, green beans, carrots, and jalapeño pepper, and mix thoroughly.
- 05
Add the reserved potatoes, along with 6 cups (1 L) of the water the potatoes were cooked in to the pot, and mix thoroughly.
- 06
Add the salt, pepper, and the rest of the curry powder, and mix thoroughly.
- 07
Bring the curry to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer the curry for 1 hour on low heat. Remove from heat.
- 08
Serve with jasmine rice garnished with parsley.
Recipe questions
What vegetables go into this Nigerian chicken curry recipe?
This recipe uses red potatoes, onion, peas, red bell peppers, green beans, carrots and jalapeño. The potatoes are cooked first, then added to the curry with their cooking water.
What do you serve with Nigerian chicken curry?
The recipe serves the curry with cooked jasmine rice and chopped fresh parsley. Prepare the rice separately while the curry simmers.
Cooking & storage
Check the thickest part of each piece with a food thermometer, away from bone. Poultry pieces should reach 74°C (165°F). Colour alone does not establish doneness. Health Canada cooking temperatures
Use the recipe’s specific storage directions when provided. Read the food storage guide for chilling and reheating food, and the measures guide before changing portions or ingredients.
Reader reviews
☆☆☆☆☆
Be the first to review this recipe.
YOUR KITCHEN JOURNAL
Make it your own.
Notes and cooking history sync with your household.
Rate this recipe or add a photo
These are household reports and estimates, not verified public reviews or current store prices.
Additional references: Original recipe on Tasty.co
You may also like
Chicken Enchilada-stuffed Zucchini Boats
Made with chicken breast, zucchini and chili powder.
40-Clove Garlic Chicken with Shallots and Tarragon
Made with chicken thigh, chicken stock and white wine.