Pinoy Chicken Curry is very famous for its rich, creamy taste. we are thankful to migrated people who bring this taste .Filipino cuisine has embraced global flavors and made them uniquely our own. one best example is Pinoy Chicken Curry —which is basically Indian dish and it is mostly served with hot white rice. 😋

Pinoy Chicken Curry Easy Way To Cook Pinoy Chicken Curry

💛 Why You’ll Love This Dish

Pinoy chicken curry isn’t a normal spicy curry! Filipino-style chicken curry is less spicy than indian curry and more creamier, and loaded with local ingredients like capsicums, potatoes, and coconut milk. which increase its flavour. you can make this dish in everyday and also on special ocassion.

Pinoy Chicken Curry

Rich, Creamy & Bursting with Flavor

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

2 lbs. chicken cut into serving pieces (bone-in with skin works great!)
1 tbsp curry powder
1 potato cubed
4 cloves garlic minced
2 stalks celery sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
2 long green peppers
1 onion chopped
2 thumbs ginger cut into strips
2 cups coconut milk
½ cup all-purpose cream optional for extra creaminess
1 cup water
Fish sauce and ground black pepper to taste

Method

1.First fry the Potatoes in pan and then fry the Chicken. Fry both items until they turn golden and slightly crispy. This will increase the taste of dish. . Then set both aside.
Sauté the onion garlic and ginger in the same pan.
Boil the Chicken and then add the browned chicken back to the pan. Season with fish sauce, then pour in the coconut milk and water. Once it starts to boil, sprinkle in the curry powder. Stir everything well and cover the pot, and let it s on low to medium heat until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced by half.
Add the Vegetables like bell pepper, fried potatoes, and long green peppers. Cook them for five minutes.
At last do a quick taste test! Add some fish sauce or black pepper if needed. If you want more creamy then add some cream at the end. Serve hot with rice, and enjoy!

💡 Tips & Tricks

yes, you can freeze it almost for one week. Store it into containers or small boxes because it’s easier to reheat for work or a busy day. Freeze it in the fridge the night before for best results.

🕒 Can I Leave It Out Overnight?

No! As you know this dish contains coconut milk and it spoils quickly if you left it at room temperature. Always refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours.

🔥 Can I Reheat It?

Definitely. Reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave. If it’s frozen, make sure to defrost it first before reheating to preserve the flavor and texture.

👀 Similar Dish You’ll Love

If you enjoy this ,then must try Seafood curry—another Filipino dish which is made with chicken simmered in coconut milk, but without curry powder. It’s a little simpler then Pinoy chicken curry.

🦐 Seafood Curry

Craving something from the sea? This seafood curry is a must-try! Juicy shrimp and plump mussels soak up a rich, nutty, and mildly spicy sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Paired with a warm bowl of white rice, it’s just as satisfying as any chicken or pork curry. The shrimp blends beautifully with the crisp, colorful bell peppers—making the dish as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. If you love Pinoy Chicken Curry, this seafood version will have you going back for seconds (and maybe thirds!).

🍽 Final Thoughts

Whether it’s for a Sunday lunch or a weeknight dinner, Pinoy Chicken Curry never disappoints. It’s one of those dishes that always hits the spot—warm, hearty, and full of bold, earthy flavors. Try it once, and it might just become a regular dish in your home too!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 6g Calories: 497kcal (25%) Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) Protein: 30g (60%) Fat: 39g (60%) Saturated Fat: 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 113mg (38%) Sodium: 131mg (5%) Potassium: 587mg (17%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 908IU (18%) Vitamin C: 31mg (38%) Calcium: 53mg (5%) Iron: 4mg (22%

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How did chicken curry come into being in Filipino cuisine?

It can be traced back many years. The Philippines is considered the melting pot of Asia. People of different races and ethnicities call it home. Migrants, traders, and colonizers brought their culture, tradition, and food with them. It is also possible that the dishes were introduced by soldiers. They are native Indian soldiers who settled in the Philippines in the late 1700s for a military campaign.

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