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Crispy Indian Chicken with Burst Tomatoes

Crispy chicken is simmered with Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste, juicy cherry tomatoes, and plump raisins. Finished with a swirl of yoghurt for creaminess and a squeeze of lemon for brightness, it’s a one-pan dish that balances savoury, tangy, and sweet flavours beautifully.

It’s rich yet light, full of depth, and guaranteed to impress — the kind of curry you’ll cook once and immediately add to your regular rotation.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes (including prep)
  • Serves: 4
  • Calories per Serving: Approx. 500 kcal

Ingredients

  • 750g chicken breasts (or thighs), halved lengthways to make thinner cuts
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (or ghee)
  • 2 carrots, peeled & finely grated (about 150g)
  • 50g raisins (or chopped dates/apricots)
  • 200g cherry tomatoes
  • 100g (1 pot) Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste
  • 150–200ml water or light chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt (or double cream)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ pack (about 6g) flat-leaf parsley or coriander, roughly chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Cook the Chicken: Dust chicken with ½ tsp salt and the flour. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a heavy-based frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 1 minute per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Build the Base: Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir in carrots and remaining ½ tsp salt, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelised. Add raisins and cherry tomatoes, cooking for 3 minutes until the tomatoes start to burst.
  3. Add the Curry Paste: Stir in Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste and fry for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in water/stock and 1 tbsp yoghurt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Finish the Chicken: Return chicken to the pan, coating in the sauce. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until cooked through and the sauce thickens. Squeeze over lemon juice.
  5. Serve & Enjoy: Drizzle with the remaining yoghurt, swirl through the sauce. Scatter with parsley or coriander and a crack of black pepper. Serve with rice, bulgur wheat, or naan.

Tips

  • Add Greens – Stir in spinach or peas at the end for extra colour and nutrients.
  • Nutty Twist – Sprinkle with toasted cashews or almonds before serving.
  • Prep Ahead – Cook the base (carrots, raisins, tomatoes, curry paste) in advance, then just add chicken and yoghurt before serving.
Serves 4

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