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    Rhubarb Chicken Curry

    Last modified: Jun 19, 2025 ยท Published by Adina, May 24, 2020 ยท 8 Comments

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    Make this flavorsome rhubarb chicken curry with coconut milk, raisins, and apples during the short rhubarb season; it's a delight!

    rhubarb chicken curry served over rice in a bowl.

    Ingredients: 13 | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy

    This rhubarb chicken curry might sound unusual, but it is really worth making! It is full of flavor, creamy, and comforting; every bite is a delight!

    Another rhubarb recipe, another curry; hopefully, you are still in the mood for rhubarb. I know I still am, and I am trying to make the most of the season. For instance, this Rhubarb and Fish Curry, the Rhubarb Chicken, or the Rhubarb Meringue Cake.

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    Denise: I made this recipe and it was delicious. A little more tangy than traditional curry because of the rhubarb, but that's the point, right?

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    • Rhubarb Chicken Curry

    Recipe Ingredients

    labeled ingredients for making curry with rhubarb, chicken, raisins and apples.

    Fruit (although rhubarb is technically a veggie): I paired rhubarb and apples again (I love the combination) and added some raisins for sweetness. Check Rhubarb and Apple Crumble, Rhubarb and Apple Crisp, or Stewed Rhubarb and Apples.

    Chicken breast pieces. Alternatively, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into pieces.

    I use green curry powder, but yellow works too. Check the spiciness - it varies by type and brand. Mine isn't very hot, so I used two tablespoons.

    Coconut milk balances the tartness of rhubarb, adding creaminess and flavor.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    How to make rhubarb chicken curry?

    chicken breast pieces marinating with spices in a bowl.

    Step #1: Marinate the chicken with the garlic, ginger, chili flakes, curry powder, oil, and vinegar for 1-2 hours.

    sliced apples and chopped onions on a cutting board.

    Step #2: Chop the rhubarb, slice the apples, and chop the onion.

    sauteing apple slices and rhubarb pieces in a saucepan to make curry.

    Step #3: Cook rhubarb, apples, and onion. Add honey and remove from the pan. Wipe the pan.

    cooking marinated chicken cubes in a saucepan.

    Step #4: Cook the chicken in the same pan in two batches, 2-3 minutes per batch.

    chicken, rhubarb and apple pieces simmering in coconut milk in a saucepan.

    Step #5: Add the apple mixture, raisins, and coconut milk and simmer for 10 minutes.

    chicken and rhubarb curry simmering in a pot.

    Step #6: The sauce should be slightly thickened, the chicken cooked through, and the rhubarb softer but not mushy.

    Make in advance and store

    Like all curries, this rhubarb and chicken curry can be made in advance and reheated. It keeps well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

    a bowl of chicken curry with rhubarb served over rice.

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    rhubarb chicken curry served with rice in a bowl.

    Rhubarb Chicken Curry

    This flavorsome rhubarb chicken curry is made with coconut milk, raisins, and apples. It is super easy and quick to make.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Poultry
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 596kcal
    Author: Adina
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    Ingredients 

    • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 1 piece fresh ginger
    • ยฝ teaspoon red chili flakes to taste
    • 2 tablespoons green curry powder to taste, Note
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    • 12.5 oz rhubarb
    • 1 large apple
    • 1 onion
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 2 tablespoons raisins
    • 1 can coconut milk 400 g/ 14 oz

    Instructions

    • Marinate chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into 1-inch/ 2 cm pieces. Grate the garlic, chili, and ginger. Place everything in a bowl, add the curry powder, oil, and vinegar, mix well, cover the bowl, and marinate for about 1-2 hours.
      1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast + 2 garlic cloves + 1 piece fresh ginger + ยฝ teaspoon red chili flakes + 2 tablespoons green curry powder + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil + 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    • Prepare rhubarb: In the meantime, clean the rhubarb and cut it into 1.5-inch/ 3 cm pieces. If the rhubarb stalks are too wide, cut them lengthwise first and then into smaller strips. Slice the unpeeled apple thinly and chop the onion finely.
      12.5 oz rhubarb + 1 large apple + 1 onion
    • Saute rhubarb: Heat the skillet and melt the coconut oil. Add the rhubarb, apple, and onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring gently. Add the honey, stir again, and remove everything from the pan.
      1 tablespoon coconut oil + 1 tablespoon honey
    • Cook chicken: Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel. Remove the chicken slices from the marinade and cook them in 2 batches, about 2-3 minutes for each batch. Stir a few times to make sure that the chicken browns on all sides.
    • Simmer rhubarb curry: Return the rhubarb-apple mixture to the pan, add the raisins and the coconut milk, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 10 minutes. The sauce should thicken slightly, the chicken should be cooked through, and the rhubarb should be soft but not mushy. Serve with rice.
      2 tablespoons raisins + 1 can coconut milk

    Notes

    1. Curry powder: Yellow curry powder or curry paste can be used instead. Check how hot it is and use it accordingly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/4 of the curry | Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 113mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g
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    1. Denise says

      February 19, 2023 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe and it's was delicious. A little more tangy than traditional curry because of the rhubarb, but I that's the point, right? Rhubarb is great for diabetics because it doesn't spike blood sugar, so I've been having it every two weeks in various savory dinners. We froze all the rhubarb from our garden that we couldn't use over the spring and summer and we still have some left. I found this to be more of a Thai curry than Indian. Because I already had that in my head, I substituted rice vinegar for the white wine vinegar, and chili paste for the red chili flakes. It came out great and the family loved it! I will definitely make this regularly. Great recipe! Thanks!

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      • Adina says

        February 19, 2023 at 8:55 am

        Thank you for the feedback and the information, Denise. I am happy you liked the dish; this is my favorite savory rhubarb dish.

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    2. mjskitchen says

      May 26, 2020 at 1:34 am

      What a very creative recipe! I never would have thought to use rhubarb in a curry dish. Love all of the ingredients and the combination of them sounds quite intriguing. I grown rhubarb so I'm giong to have to try this. It's a curry afterall, how can it not be delicious.

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    3. Kate says

      May 19, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      This is great! I'd never thought about adding rhubarb to curry but it makes total sense. Love it!

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    4. Monica says

      April 29, 2016 at 2:03 am

      I honestly must be missing out since I have no experience with rhubarb. And I am now learning there is a ton more to do with it than just to bake it in a tart!

      Reply
    5. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      April 28, 2016 at 7:38 pm

      So very comforting and delicious, I love chicken curry and add of rhubarb is just brilliant.

      Reply
    6. Balvinder says

      April 28, 2016 at 1:35 am

      Oh my God, am I the only one who have not tried rhubarb yet? This is the third recipe I have seen today of rhubarb. This curry sounds like a great recipe. I'll have to give it a try.

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    7. zerrin says

      April 27, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      This is a wonderfully comforting curry Adina! Love the combination. I have everything to make it except rhubarb. Never seen it here. I'm sure it has a great impact on this recipe, but I will still try this curry without rhubarb.

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