Curried Chicken Legs With Carrots And Rice Recipes

ONE-PAN CHICKEN RICE CURRY

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender and lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan., In a bowl, mix flour and seasonings; toss with chicken. In same skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook just until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally., Stir in broth and onion; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes (mixture will be saucy). If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

CA-RI GA (CHICKEN CURRY WITH POTATOES, CARROTS AND PEAS)

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine curry powder, garlic, sugar, shallots, salt, chili paste, 1 tablespoon of the oil and black pepper. Lightly puree and pulse into a rough paste.
• Rub the paste all over the chicken. Place in a bowl , cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
• In a large stockpot, heat the remaining oil over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes. Add the bay leaf and lemongrass and cook for another few minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Add the chicken to the stockpot and sear for about 10-15 minutes, or until browned.
• Turn the heat to high. Add the water, coconut milk, carrots and potatoes to the pot. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 5 minutes, then reduce to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Test the carrots and potatoes for doneness before adding the peas. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes in a light simmer.
• Serve hot over rice or with fresh, warm baguettes. Garnish with cilantro.

CURRIED CHICKEN WITH COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lower third. Toss chicken with curry powder, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat 2 teaspoons oil over high. In batches, cook chicken until browned on all sides, about 12 minutes total. Transfer to a large plate.
• Reduce heat to medium and add 1 teaspoon each salt and oil, garlic, ginger, and onion. Cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until onion is translucent, 6 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add rice, coconut milk, and 2 cups water; stir to combine and bring to a boil. Arrange chicken in pot, skin side up, cover, and transfer to oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.