Chicken Almond Curry with Apricots Recipe

Name: Chicken Almond Curry with Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup whole almonds; 12 dried apricots (3 ounces); Boiling water; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt; 2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal

Servings: persons

1/3 cup whole almonds
12 dried apricots (3 ounces)
Boiling water
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal

1
In a mini food processor, grind the almonds to a powder.
2
In a small heatproof bowl, soak the apricots in boiling water until plump, 20 minutes; drain.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet.
4
Add the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
5
Transfer to a large plate.
6
Add the ginger, garlic, onion and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the curry powder and cayenne and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the ground almonds and chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
9
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and add the apricots.
10
Simmer over low heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
11
Transfer the chicken to a platter.
12
Boil the sauce over moderate heat until thickened, about 8 minutes.
13
Stir in the yogurt and season with salt and pepper.
14
Pour the sauce over the chicken, scatter the scallions on top and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup whole almonds, 12 dried apricots (3 ounces), Boiling water, 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Almond Curry with Apricots 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.

Chicken Almond Curry with Apricots

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