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20-minute Japanese Chicken Curry

How’s this for chicken curry in a hurry? This Japanese chicken version takes just 20 minutes to cook, so there’s no excuse on a busy weeknight. There are a couple of unexpected ingredients in this one, but trust me – they really do bring a level of sweetness that makes this dinner crazy good and full of flavour.

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20-minute Japanese Chicken Curry

PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
20 minutes
SERVES
4
Ingredients

1 tbsp peanut oil 

500g (1 lb) chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-sized chunks 

2 tbsp butter 

1/4 cup plain (all-purpose) flour 

1 tbsp curry powder 

¾ cup apple juice 

1/3 cup ketchup/tomato sauce 

2 tbsp light soy sauce 

2 whole star anise 

1 cinnamon stick, broken in half 

2/3 cup frozen carrots, peas and corn 

1 tsp garam masala (or extra curry powder) 

spring onion (scallions), thinly sliced, to serve 

steamed rice, to serve 

Steps
  • Step 1

    Heat the oil in a large, high-sided frying pan over high heat. Season the chicken with salt before searing in the pan for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

  • Step 2

    Add the butter to the pan. When the butter is starting to foam, add the flour. Cook, stirring for 1 minute or until the mixture bubbles. Stir in the curry powder. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in 2 cups of water. 

  • Step 3

    Return to medium heat and add the apple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, star anise and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to develop. 

  • Step 4

    Add the chicken pieces back into the pan along with the frozen vegetables and garam masala. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the vegetables have warmed through. 

  • Step 5

    Scatter spring onion on top, and serve with steamed rice. 

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Isaac p
September 18, 2023

Very flavorful and minimal ingredients

Great taste lots of flavor easy to prepare a little tweaking to make it my own didn’t hurt the taste. Im just amazed at the taste and simplicity of this recipe

christine l
July 5, 2023

marion you are the best

I have just finished making marions japenese chicken curry.My its delicous.I found it easy to make and to follow.This one will be made again by me.

Mel
February 6, 2023

Easy family favourite, better than the curry cubes

This is now on regular rotation at our place, kids love it especially. I’ve used the store bought Japanese curry cubes before, but this is better and I know exactly what’s gone in. I sometimes add some boiled potatoes too if I need to bulk it out.

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