Chicken Curry Marinade

Being a busy mom of 8, we eat a lot of chicken recipes. Grilled chicken is our favorite way to cook chicken and using this curry marinade makes the chicken even better.

I love making homemade marinades because it is easy to control the ingredients and just makes the meat taste better. If you love the flavor of curry, then you will love these recipes – Crock Pot Beef Curry Recipe, Instant Pot Chicken Curry Recipe, Crock Pot Chicken Curry Rice Bowls, and Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

We love adding this curry marinade to our chicken because of how flavorful the chicken gets. The marinade keeps the chicken from drying out, helps to keep it tender and allows the chicken to pack in the juices.

You will be amazed how easy it is to marinade chicken and this is one recipe that my kids will clean their plate.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

• Chicken – We usually grill boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you can also use skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenders.
• Spices – Making your homemade marinade, you can easily change the spice blend. Here are some suggestions that blend perfectly with the curry powder – red chili powder, turmeric powder, garlic, cumin and fresh ginger.
• Yogurt – You can substitute the coconut milk with yogurt if you prefer.

How to Make Chicken Curry Marinade 

• Step 1 – Whisk all the ingredients except for the chicken in a small mixing bowl.

• Step 2 – All all the ingredients except for the chicken to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. 

• Step 3 – Place the chicken in a large bowl or large zip lock bag. Pour the marinade on top of the chicken.

• Step 4 – Refrigerate and allow it to marinade for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
• Step 5 – Then preheat your grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Step 6 – Rub the grill grates with oil so that the chicken does not stick.
• Step 7 – 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.

• Step 8 – Remove the chicken from the grill, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Then the chicken is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Cooking Chicken – Use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken pieces is cooked to a safe temperature before removing it from the grill. Cooking time will vary.
• Preparing Chicken – We recommend pounding the chicken about the same size to ensure it cooks evenly.
• Blending Marinating – We like using a blender to ensure the marinade is completely blended. If you are needing a new blender, check out these 6 Best Blenders Under $100 of 2024.

Serving Suggestions

This tender chicken recipe can be served with your favorite side dishes. We love to serve with Instant pot White Rice Recipe, Naan Bread and Air Fryer Broccoli for a complete meal idea.

When serving we love to squeeze fresh lime juice or lemon juice for added flavor. This chicken is even delicious sliced and served over a green salad.