Chicken And Apricot Masala Recipes

APRICOT CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Apricots - Soak apricots in hot water for 20 minutes. Drain and chop the apricots. Set aside.Pro tip - we want the apricots to soften and become a paste when added to the curry. So, make sure to soak until thoroughly soft
• Onions - Pulse the onions in a food processor to a smooth paste - Set aside.
• Masala - To the same food processor - add all the masala ingredients and blend to a smooth paste
• Heat the ghee in a heavy bottom saucepan and fry the onions paste on medium-low. Next, add the ground masala and saute well for two more minutesPro tip - we need to masala to cook until it becomes fragrant. So, keep the heat to medium-low and add a few tablespoons of water if necessary.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for three minutes more. Then add the chicken and apricots along with the water and vinegar. Season with salt and pepperPro tip- let the tomatoes really soften as they cook so they almost disappear into the sauce.
• Cover and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat until the chicken is cooked through.
• Taste and adjust seasoning before serving

CHICKEN MASALA

Steps:

• Clean and wash chicken well. Drain completely so no water remains.
• Marinate with ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli powder, salt, yogurt, chicken masala or garam masala.
• Cover & set aside for about 45 mins to 1 hour. It can also be left overnight in the refrigerator.
• Heat oil in a pan or pot. Saute cloves, cinnamon, cardamoms and bay leaf in hot oil for a min. You can also add curry leaves if you have.
• Next add in green chilies and onions. Saute them until the onions turn completely golden.
• Add ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell goes off.
• Pour the tomato puree. Then add salt, red chili powder and garam masala as well.
• Saute this very well until the mixture begins to leave the pan.
• At this stage you can also see oil getting separated from the mixture.
• Add marinated chicken and saute for 4 to 5 mins on a medium flame.
• Turn the flame to completely low and cook covered for 5 mins.
• Turn the chicken pieces and mix everything well. Add coriander leaves or mint leaves and give a stir.
• Cover the pan again and continue to cook on a low heat until chicken is completely cooked to soft and tender. Chicken gets cooked in its own moisture, so don't need to add water.
• Add half tsp more garam masala and chilli powder while cooking the tomato puree.
• Add little hot water or coconut milk to make a gravy. Cook until the gravy turns thick.
• Serve hot with steamed rice, roti, sliced onion wedges and lemon.

APRICOT CHICKEN I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the chicken pieces in a 4 quart casserole dish. Mix the soup mix, dressing and jam together, and pour over the chicken.
• Cover dish and bake for 1 hour in preheated oven.

EVIN'S INDIAN APRICOT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season the chicken with garam masala, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; set aside. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken pieces are no longer pink on the outside, about 5 minutes. Remove the mixture from the pan and set aside.
• Pour 1 cup of chicken stock into the pan and bring to a simmer. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan; stir in the apricot preserves and vinegar. Thin with the remaining chicken stock as needed to create a smooth sauce. Season to taste with the hot sauce. Place chicken back in pan; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Stir in lime zest and butter before serving.

CHICKEN AND APRICOT MASALA

Steps:

• Soak apricots overnight in 2 cups cold water, or cover with 2 cups hot water and soak until swollen and softened, 2 to 3 hours.
• Prepare masala: In a small bowl, combine hot pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, cloves, cardamom, garlic and ginger. Add 1/4 cup water, and stir to make a paste. Set aside.
• In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat oil and cinnamon stick. Add onions and salt, and sauté until onions begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add masala, and stir. Add chicken, and stir for about 5 minutes. Add apricots and their soaking liquid, diced tomatoes and diluted tomato paste.
• Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Check cooking liquid about halfway through; if chicken is covered with liquid, remove cover for remainder of cooking. Transfer to a large bowl, sprinkle with cilantro and serve hot.

NIGELLA LAWSON CHICKEN & APRICOT MASALA

Steps:

• Soak apricots overnight in 2 cups cold water, or cover with 2 cups hot water and soak until swollen and softened, 2 to 3 hours.
• Prepare masala: In a small bowl, combine hot pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, cloves, cardamom, garlic and ginger.
• Add 1/4 cup water, and stir to make a paste.
• Set aside.
• In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat cinnamon stick.
• Add onions and salt, and sauté until onions begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add masala, and stir.
• Add chicken, and stir for about 5 minutes.
• Add apricots and their soaking liquid, diced tomatoes and diluted tomato paste.
• Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
• Check cooking liquid about halfway through; if chicken is covered with liquid, remove cover for remainder of cooking.
• Transfer to a large bowl, sprinkle with cilantro and serve hot.

APRICOT JAM CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut your boneless skinless breasts or thighs into appropriate individual serving size pieces and arrange in the baking dish.
• Combine preserves, mustard, lemon rind, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper in a medium size bowl and whisk together. If you are baking the chicken right away, pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish. Then lay a lemon slice on each piece of chicken or evenly cover the whole baking dish with the slices.
• Cook at 375 degrees for 30 minutes uncovered. Or 325 convection for 40 minutes or 350 convection for 30 minutes.