Not A Traditional Chinese Curry<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nI fully expect to get a little flack for this recipe as, although I call it a Chinese Curry recipe, it’s not what you might traditionally be used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, it doesn’t contain ingredients like rice wine, ground ginger or even star anise that you might typically find in chinese curries or in similar dishes on the menu of Chinese restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First of all I use apple for the base of the sauce. You can’t taste this in the sauce but it helps to thicken it and gives it a mildly sweet flavour that’s absolutely delicious and one of the reason I’m sure that kids love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blitzing the sauce also gets rid of those “bits” that kids often dislike like onions and garlic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have also included potatoes and chickpeas in my curry recipe which are more traditionally found in Indian curries rather than Chinese curry sauce recipes. But I talk about ingredients substitutions in more detail below if you’d like to leave these out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But I do think adding these extras alongside the tender chicken and other veggies really make it into a really balanced main meal!<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nServing Size<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis recipe makes enough for two meals for a family of four. ie two meals for two adults and two children. If your children are older (teenage years) or eat quite large portions then it will serve less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you just want to make one batch then simply halve all the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nStoring, Freezing & Defrosting<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLeftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for 48 hours. Reheat fully before eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To freeze, transfer to a container or freezer bag, allow to cool completely then transfer to the freezer for up to 2 months. To defrost, put it in the bottom of the fridge for 24 hours. Reheat in a pan on the hob until piping hot throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also possible to just make the curry sauce mix element of the curry in advance. After step 5, cool the sauce then freeze as above.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIngredient Substitutions<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are lots of ingredient substitutions that you could make to this recipe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chicken <\/strong>– I’ve used breast meat for the chicken pieces, but you could also use skinless and boneless chicken thighs if you wanted to use a cheaper cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCurry Powder<\/strong> – I used a medium curry powder in this recipe as my kids can tolerate a little spice, but if you are unsure then use mild curry powder instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSoy Sauce<\/strong> – If making for children and especially young children use a reduced salt soy sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVegetarian<\/strong> – Leave out the boneless chicken breasts to make this vegetarian and vegan friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPotato<\/strong> – The potato can be swapped for sweet potato<\/p>\n\n\n\nChickpeas<\/strong> – The chickpeas can also be left out if you like. Simply add some more of the vegetables instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVeggies<\/strong> – If you don’t have fresh carrots it’s totally fine to use frozen, or mixed frozen veggies. Add them closer to the end as they will cook quicker. You could also swap out the regular peas for sugar snap peas or even green beans if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGluten Free<\/strong> – To make this gluten free use a gluten free flour and tamari instead of soy sauce. Also check to make sure your stock is gluten free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow To Serve My Chinese Easy Chinese Chicken Curry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n I have served this recipe very simply this time with boiled white rice as it’s something I know that the kids will eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But you could serve it with different types of rice according to your preference like an egg fried rice and some prawn crackers for that local takeaway experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You could even add a side of steamed buns or Bao Buns to mop up all that delicious curry gravy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you try my curry recipe please do leave me a comment and a star rating below. You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0I always love to see your creations!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n