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Creamy curried chicken

6 servings

This recipe will fill your kitchen with aromas and flavors the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • ½ cup whole milk yogurt
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks

Sauce:

  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, split
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 (14-oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Cook

In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, salt and spices. Add the chicken and mix until it is evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Preheat the broiler and set an oven rack in the top position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on top; spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken on the prepared rack, spooning any extra marinade over the chicken. Broil for 7 to 8 minutes, until browned on top. (The chicken does not need to be flipped over.) While the chicken cooks, start the sauce.

In a heavy skillet, cook onion, garlic, and ginger in 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add curry powder, pepper, salt, sugar, tomatoes, and 1 tablespoon butter and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the broiled chicken to the sauce and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 160–165° F), a few minutes. Stir in heavy cream or evaporated milk and adjust seasonings to your preference.

Serve

Sprinkle the cilantro over the chicken and serve over hot cooked rice (basmati or jasmine).

NUTRITION PER SERVING

  • 380 calories
  • 14g fat (5g saturated fat)
  • 147mg cholesterol
  • 814mg sodium
  • 11g carbohydrate
  • 3g sugar
  • 2g fiber
  • 45g protein