Calypso Curried Chicken Recipe

Name: Calypso Curried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (juice pack); 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb. total); 1/4 cup flour; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 3/4 cup green sweet pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3 tablespoons currants or 3 tablespoons raisins; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/3 cup cashew pieces, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (juice pack)
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb. total)
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3/4 cup green sweet pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons currants or 3 tablespoons raisins
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cashew pieces, coarsely chopped

1
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set aside. Rinse chicken; pat dry. IN a plastic bag combine flour, 1 teaspoons curry powder, 1/2 teaspoons alt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts, one at a time, and shake to coat well.
2
IN a large, heavy skillet brown the chicken on both sides in hot oil over medum-high heat. Remove chicken from skillet. IN the oil remaining in the skillet, cook green pepper, onion, and garlic till tender but not brown. Stir in drained pineapple (saving juice), undrained tomatoes, currants, 1 tablespoons curry powder, crushed red pepper, and 1/8 teaspoons salt. Bring mixture to a boiling; return chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmr for 8-12 minutes, or till chicken is tender and no pink remains. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
3
Stir together cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice; add to tomato mixture. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Serve sauce over chicken. If desired, garnish with cashews.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (juice pack), 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb. total), 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon curry powder, and more.

Yes, Calypso Curried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Calypso Curried Chicken

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