Chicken Curry Marinade gives your chicken delicious flavor. If you are looking for a marinade that leaves your chicken tender and juicy, make this marinade.
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This chicken curry marinade recipe takes your chicken to the next level. This flavorful spices, curry powder, and coconut milk makes chicken breast so amazing.
The marinade is the perfect amount spice and makes the chicken so tender and juicy. Once you bite into this Indian style chicken recipe will see why this is one of my favorites.
Feel free to use chicken thighs, chicken wings, or chicken tenders for a delicious meal idea. We have even used this marinade for our tofu dish recipes. Add your favorite sides for a complete meal. You might also like my Asian Chicken Marinade, Mexican Chicken Marinade, Coconut Milk Chicken Marinade or Cilantro Chicken Marinade Recipe.
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Why is it Important to Marinate Chicken?
- Adds Flavor – Chicken can be bland if no seasoning or if you do not marinate the chicken. The marinade actually seeps into your chicken for amazing flavor.
- Keeps from Drying Out – It keep your chicken juicy, we recommend marinating your chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Makes it Tender – Depending on the type of marinade that you use, it actually makes your chicken tender. Tenderizing the chicken makes the chicken dinner recipe.
- Simple Marinade – Adding any type of marinade to your chicken is one of my favorite ways to make a delicious dinner. It can be as simple as Italian Dressing. Simple ingredient marinade as sometimes the best marinade.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Coconut Milk (14 ounces)
- Curry Powder
- Lime (juiced)
- Honey
- Bunch Cilantro (chopped)
- Salt
- Pepper
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Variations Ideas
- Hint of Sweetness – If you would like a little hint of sweetness add in a tablespoons of brown sugar.
- Seasoning – Feel free to add in additional seasoning for added flavor. Add in a teaspoons of minced garlic cloves, garlic powder, cumin, or turmeric.
- Greek Yogurt Chicken Marinade – Feel free to add Greek Yogurt to you marinade. Yogurt Curry Chicken Marinade adds flavor and makes a creamy marinade.
- Juices – We can add in lemon juice to your boneless chicken breast or bone-in chicken. We have even added in lime juice or tomato juice for delicious flavor.
- Spicy Chicken Marinade – You can even add in a teaspoon of red chili powder or red pepper flakes. This adds a spicy flavor. It just just hint a spice that your kids will still eat it.
How to Make Chicken Curry Marinade:
Step 1 – Combine Marinade Ingredients – Whisk all the ingredients except for the chicken in a small mixing bowl.
Step 2 – Blend in a Food Processor – All all the ingredients except for the chicken to a blender or food processor. Blend the ingredients until smooth.
Step 3 – Place Chicken – Place the chicken in a large bowl or large zip lock bag.
Step 4 – Pour the marinade on top of the chicken.
- Step 5 – Refrigerate – Refrigerate and allow it to marinade for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
- Step 6 – Heat Grill – Then preheat your grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Step 7 – Oil Grill Grates – Rub the grill grates with oil so that the chicken does not stick.
- Step 8 – Cook Chicken – Place the marinated chicken pieces directly on the grill grate. Then cook for 6-7 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Cooking time will vary.
- Step 9 – Remove Chicken – Remove the grilled chicken from the grill, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Then the chicken is ready to slice, serve and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Meat Thermometer – Use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked to a safe temperature. The internal temperature reaches 165 then chicken is done.
- Meal Prep – This is the perfect chicken recipe to meal prep with. Cook at the beginning of the week and slice and serve with a side of rice and roasted vegetables.
- Heat Grill – Place placing the chicken on the grill, make sure you heat to medium heat. Oil the grill grates to help to easily cook both sides of the chicken. Oil it with canola oil, vegetable oil or olive oil.
- Pound Chicken – To flatten out the chicken on the thickest part, we recommend pounding the chicken. This helps to cook the chicken evenly.
- Oven – You can easily use this marinade to bake in the oven. Marinate chicken and bake for about 20 minutes in an oven at 400 degrees. Cooking time will vary based on the size of chicken.
Serving Suggestions
This curry chicken recipe can be served with many different side dishes. You can make side dishes on the grill or make them indoors. Here are some of our favorite side dishes.
- Naan Bread – This bread recipe is so delicious and easy to make. It is made with simple ingredients and delicious served with this Indian Chicken Recipe.
- White Rice – Rice is one of the easiest side dishes to make. You can save a ton of time by using the instant pot. Shred the chicken and serve this chicken over the top of the rice.
- Asparagus Grill in Foil – Grilled Asparagus in Foil is our favorite way to eat Asparagus. The Asparagus is topped with easy seasonings then wrapped in foil to make an easy side dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked. This ensures that it is cooked to a safe temperature before removing it from the grill.
Chicken is done when the temperature reaches 165 degrees. It is best to use a meat thermometer instead of slicing chicken. We like to allow the chicken to rest before slicing chicken.
This makes the chicken juicy and tender when you allow the chicken to rest.
We recommend marinating chicken for at least 2 hours. You can even marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours. If you marinade the chicken for to long it could break down the fibers in the chicken.
You can easily place the chicken in the morning before work. Then it is ready to grill when you get home.
Refrigerate the curry marinade for chicken leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
More Easy Marinade Recipes
- Buttermilk Chicken Marinade
- Chicken Fajita Marinade
- Greek Chicken Marinade
- Mayo Marinated Chicken recipe
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Chicken Curry Marinade
Ingredients
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients except for the chicken in a small mixing bowl.
- All all the ingredients except for the chicken to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Place the chicken in a large bowl or large ziplock bag. Pour the marinade on top of the chicken.
- Refrigerate and allow it to marinade for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
- Then preheat your grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Rub the grill grates with oil so that the chicken does not stick.
- Place the chicken directly on the grill grate and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Then the chicken is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
