Chicken madras

Name: Chicken madras
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 persons
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1 red onion; 3 garlic cloves; +/- 3 cm or a little over an inch of fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon chilli powder; 1 teaspoon of ground cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon of ground coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons of turmeric; 1 can of tomatoes (400 gram); 200 ml coconut milk (canned); Salt; Sunflower oil or any other neutral oil; Crème fraîche or (thick) yoghurt as a side; Parsley or fresh cilantro for garnishing; Rice, naan, and green beans (from the frying pan) to serve on the side

It will take you only half an hour to cook this delicious chicken madras and serve it for dinner. A lightly spicy, well-seasoned curry with chicken and coconut, ideal for a weekday.

Recipe chicken madras

Made by Véronique

Published at 2020-09-10, this recipe is for 4 persons and takes 30 minutes.

Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.

Updated at: 2025-07-19

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Preparation time

10 minutes

Time cooking

20 minutes

Total time

30 minutes

Preparations – 10 minutes

Peel and finely chop the red onion and garlic cloves. Peel the ginger and grate it to add to your spice mix.

You may want to remove any extra fat or tendons from the chicken. Cut the meat into medium-sized pieces.

Finish the chicken madras – 20 minutes

Heat some oil in a frying pan, then cook the red onion and garlic for a few minutes until the onion turns translucent. Add the grated ginger, 1 teaspoon of chilli powder, cumin, coriander and 2 teaspoons of turmeric, and lightly cook everything to bring out the full aroma.

Add the chicken and cook everything for approximately 5 minutes on medium heat. Add the canned tomatoes, followed by the coconut milk, and let the sauce simmer and reduce for a little while.

Season the chicken madras with salt and – if wanted – more spices to your taste. Serve the dish with rice, naan, and green beans or another vegetable. Chop some parsley or fresh coriander and top the dish with fresh herbs. Enjoy!