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Jamie Oliver's Leftover Roast Chicken Curry Recipe

Jamie Oliver's Leftover Roast Chicken Curry Recipe

Make Jamie Oliver’s Leftover Roast Chicken Curry Recipe with simple ingredients and leftover chicken for a quick, flavorful family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups leftover roast chicken shredded
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 can 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • Large frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Step 1: Sauté Aromatics
  1. Heat oil and cook onion, garlic, and ginger until softened and fragrant.
    Sautéing Onions Garlic and Ginger for Chicken Curry
Step 2: Add Spices
  1. Stir in curry powder and turmeric, cooking briefly to release flavors.
    Adding Curry Spices to the Pan
Step 3: Add Tomatoes
  1. Pour in chopped tomatoes and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
    Simmering Tomato Curry Base
Step 4: Add Coconut Milk
  1. Mix in coconut milk and stir until the sauce becomes smooth.
    Mixing Coconut Milk into Curry Sauce
Step 5: Add Chicken
  1. Add shredded roast chicken and simmer until heated thoroughly.
    Adding Leftover Roast Chicken to Curry
Step 6: Finish and Serve
  1. Season, add lemon juice and coriander, then serve immediately.
    Finished Leftover Roast Chicken Curry

Notes

Using leftover roast chicken makes this curry quick, economical, and packed with flavor.