Sri Lankan Chicken Curry Recipe with The Lankan Lion Hot Sauce

Some recipes don’t need reinventing. They just need simplifying.

This Sri Lankan Chicken Curry is based on our mother-in-law’s traditional family dish, made weeknight-friendly using The Lankan Lion Hot Sauce. Deep spice. Real warmth. Big flavour. Minimal prep. If you love curry that feels authentic but doesn’t take hours, this one delivers.

Why The Lankan Lion Works in Sri Lankan Curry

Sri Lankan curries are layered, aromatic and bold. They rely on spice blends, curry leaves and slow-building heat rather than heavy cream or sweetness.

The Lankan Lion captures that balance. It’s rich, savoury and complex, making it the perfect shortcut for a curry that still tastes deeply traditional. You only need a few extra ingredients to build a complete dish.

Recipe: Sri Lankan Chicken Curry

Serves: 4
Ready in: 20 minutes
Heat Level: Strong, warming and balanced

Ingredients

Keating & Co Condiments – The Lankan Lion Hot Sauce

500g chicken thigh*, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 large onion, chopped

10 fresh curry leaves, finely sliced

1 large tomato, roughly chopped

60ml coconut milk

2–3 tablespoons ghee**

Salt, to taste

2 tablespoons white vinegar

To serve

Fresh coriander

Basmati rice

Anang (Biththara Kiri Hodi), optional

Method

Place chicken in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of The Lankan Lion and mix to coat

Heat ghee in a deep saucepan over medium heat

Add curry leaves and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant

Add onion and cook until soft and translucent

In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon ghee and fry chicken in batches until golden

Add chicken to the onion and curry leaf mixture

Stir through 4–6 tablespoons of The Lankan Lion

Add chopped tomato and white vinegar

Simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through

Stir in coconut milk and cook for a further 2–4 minutes

Serve hot with rice, fresh coriander and traditional accompaniments.

Cooking Notes

Adjust The Lankan Lion quantity depending on heat preference

Add coconut milk last to preserve flavour and texture

Curry thickens naturally as it cooks

This dish improves with time and tastes even better the next day.

A Modern Take on a Family Classic

This recipe keeps the heart of Sri Lankan cooking intact. Spice-forward. Savoury. Comforting. By using The Lankan Lion Hot Sauce, you get depth without complexity. No long spice lists. No compromise on flavour.It’s how tradition fits into modern kitchens.

Why This Curry Is Perfect for Everyday Cooking

Fast to prepare

Rich without being heavy

Authentic flavour with minimal ingredients

Ideal for batch cooking

This is the kind of recipe you come back to.

Notes

* Use your preferred cut of chicken. Cooking times may vary
** Olive oil or butter can be substituted for ghee

Blog Written By: Steve Barko Digital Marketing