1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons curry paste
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon and cayenne pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the mustard seeds, honey, cream, curry paste and Dijon mustard and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve warm.
Interesting Facts
Mustard seeds are a popular spice used in Indian cuisine and are known for their pungent flavor.
Curry paste is a blend of spices and herbs used in Indian cooking and can vary in its ingredients and intensity of flavor.
Honey is a natural sweetener that is used to balance out the flavors in this dish.