Chicken Curry With Dried Apricots 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

APRICOT CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is softened and is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Place the drumsticks in the skillet, and brown the chicken on all sides, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the skillet to the oven.
• Bake the chicken drumsticks in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Bring the apricot nectar to a boil in a large pot over medium-high eat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl; stir cornstarch mixture and curry powder into the apricot nectar. Add dried apricots. Transfer the baked drumsticks into the apricot mixture.
• Heat the skillet used to cook the chicken over medium heat. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, carrots, and green chile pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened. Pour the drumsticks and apricot sauce into the skillet. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in water chestnuts just before serving.

CURRIED CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS

Steps:

• place apricots& craisins in small bowl and pour the OJ over them--let sit 15 min or longer.
• put butter and next 6 ingredients in a small dish and mix to a paste.
• in a greased 2-quart shallow baking dish, arrange chicken in a single layer.
• Spread curry paste evenly over chicken.
• Add the fruits and OJ they were soaked in.
• sprinkle the broken bay leaf, making sure it gets submerged.
• Pour milk over it all.
• Cover and bake@ 350 45 minutes.
• UNCOVER and bake 25 minutes more.

THAI CHICKEN CURRY WITH DRIED APRICOTS

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet heat oil over medium heat.
• Add in onions, garlic and red bell pepper; saute for about 5 minutes.
• Add in red curry paste and minced ginger; saute for about 1 minute longer.
• Add in the cubed chicken breast and cook, stirring for 5 minutes; transfer the chicken to a bowl.
• Add in 2 cans unsweetened coconut milk and dried apricots to skillet and boil until mixture is reduced to about 2-1/2 cups (this should take about 10 minutes).
• Add in mango chutney and half of the chopped fresh cilantro; mix to combine.
• Return the cooked chicken back to the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.
• Serve over rice.

CHICKEN CURRY WITH DRIED APRICOTS

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Mix in red curry paste and fresh ginger and cook 1 minute. Add chicken tenders and sauté until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to bowl.
• Add unsweetened coconut milk and dried apricots to skillet and boil until mixture is reduced to 2 1/4 cups, about 10 minutes. Mix in mango chutney and 1/2 cup cilantro. Return cooked chicken to skillet. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir to heat through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Serve over rice.
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FRUITED CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown the chicken in butter on each side; remove and keep warm. In the drippings, cook the onion, curry, salt and pepper until onion is tender. Stir in the fruit, water, sugar and lemon juice., Return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 170°. Serve with rice; sprinkle with almonds.