Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 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.