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Chicken Curry with Brown Rice: An Unforgettable Sensory Journey

Delicious Chicken Curry with Brown Rice: a perfect combination of flavor and nutrition for your daily meals.

A Step-by-Step Culinary Journey:

To prepare this culinary delight, you will need:

For the Chicken:

500g chicken breast cut into cubes: Use a good quality cut of chicken to ensure the tenderness and flavor of your dish. If you prefer, you can replace the chicken breast with boneless, skinless thighs or drumsticks.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil: High quality extra virgin olive oil will bring a special flavor to your chicken.
1 medium onion, chopped: Dice the onion into medium cubes so that it cooks evenly and integrates well into the sauce.
2 cloves of minced garlic: Fresh garlic is essential to enhance the flavors of curry. Use fresh, good-quality garlic cloves for a more intense flavor.
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger: Freshly grated ginger is a key ingredient for the authentic flavor of Indian curry. If you don’t have fresh ginger, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
1 tablespoon curry powder: Use a good quality curry powder to ensure an authentic and intense flavor. You can adjust the amount of curry powder to suit your taste, whether you prefer a spicier or milder dish.
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin: Ground cumin is a spice that perfectly complements the flavor of curry.
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder: Turmeric powder gives your dish a beautiful golden color and adds to the authentic flavor of Indian curry.
Salt and black pepper to taste: Season the chicken with salt and black pepper to taste to enhance the flavors.
200ml coconut milk: Coconut milk is essential for creating a creamy and flavorful sauce. Use full-fat coconut milk for a more intense flavor or light coconut milk for a lighter version of the dish.
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro: Chopped fresh cilantro adds a touch of freshness and flavor to your dish.

For the Brown Rice:

2 cups brown rice: Use good quality brown rice to ensure even cooking and a pleasant flavor.
2 ½ cups water: The water to brown rice ratio is 1 ½ cups of water for every cup of rice.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil helps add flavor and shine to brown rice.
1 bay leaf: Bay leaves add a subtle and pleasant aroma to cooked brown rice.

Preparation method:

Cook the Brown Rice: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil. Rinse the brown rice under running water a few times until the water runs clear. Drain the rice well and add it to the pan with the hot oil. Sauté the rice for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat the grains in the oil. Add the water and bay leaf. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat, cover the pan and cook for approximately 40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and tender. Remove the pan from the heat and let the rice rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Prepare the Chicken Curry: While the brown rice is cooking, prepare the chicken curry. In a large saucepan or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and soft. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for 1 more minute, stirring frequently to release the aromas.
Awaken the Senses with Spices: Add the curry powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to incorporate the spices into the onion and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, releasing all the irresistible aroma of the curry.
Brown the Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the pan and turn the heat up a bit. Stir the chicken so it coats with the spices. Brown the chicken on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
A Creamy Dip: Pour the coconut milk into the pan and scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate any browned bits of chicken that may have stuck to it. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the chicken simmer in the curry sauce for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Fresh and Aromatic Finish: Remove the pan from the heat and stir the chopped fresh cilantro into the chicken curry. The fresh cilantro adds a touch of freshness and a final aroma to the dish.
Serving Time: Serve the chicken curry hot over cooked brown rice. You can garnish the dish with additional chopped fresh cilantro and, for the