Chicken Curry Americain Recipe

Name: Chicken Curry Americain
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, medium size, diced; 3 garlic cloves, put through press; 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter); 1 lb chicken breast, skinless, boneless tenderloins preferred; 1 cup flour, seasoned, for dredging (see note below); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons light cream or 2 tablespoons half-and-half; 12-1 teaspoon mild curry powder; 12-1 teaspoon garam masala, spice blend; 2 cups chicken stock

Servings: persons

1 onion, medium size, diced
3 garlic cloves, put through press
3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
1 lb chicken breast, skinless, boneless tenderloins preferred
1 cup flour, seasoned, for dredging (see note below)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons light cream or 2 tablespoons half-and-half
12-1 teaspoon mild curry powder
12-1 teaspoon garam masala, spice blend
2 cups chicken stock

1
Dredge chicken in seasoned flour, sprinkle one side with half of the curry powder and half of the garam masala powder.
2
Heat ghee over medium heat.
3
Add chicken, seasoned side down.
4
Sprinkle unseasoned side with remaining curry powder and remaining garam masala powder, turn chicken when golden brown, and brown the other side.
5
Remove from pan.
6
Add more ghee, if needed.
7
Saute onion in ghee until soft.
8
Add garlic and saute another minute.
9
Vegetables should be soft and aromatic, but not browned.
10
Return chicken to pan.
11
Add chicken broth, lemon juice and cream or half and half.
12
Bring just to a simmer.
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Do not allow to boil.
14
Cover and simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes over low heat.
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Serve immediately over hot cooked Basmati rice.
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Note 1: If desired, add about 1/8 to 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk along with the stock.
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Note 2: Garam masala is a spice blend used in east Indian and south Asian cooking.
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Note 3: For a spicier dish, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the seasoned flour.
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Note 4: Make a basic seasoned flour by adding 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon fine-grained table salt and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper to 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
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Note 5: In place of the tenderloins, use 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in half the wide way, and then cut into 1/2 inch strips.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, medium size, diced, 3 garlic cloves, put through press, 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter), 1 lb chicken breast, skinless, boneless tenderloins preferred, and more.

Yes, Chicken Curry Americain 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 Curry Americain

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