Chicken Key Lime Curry Recipe

Name: Chicken Key Lime Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions, sliced (4 cups), divided; 1 (1-inch) piece peeled ginger, chopped; 4 garlic cloves; 2 1/2 cups water, divided; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into serving pieces; 2 tablespoons curry powder (preferably Madras); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 Key lime, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice; Accompaniment: steamed rice

Servings: persons

2 large onions, sliced (4 cups), divided
1 (1-inch) piece peeled ginger, chopped
4 garlic cloves
2 1/2 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into serving pieces
2 tablespoons curry powder (preferably Madras)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 Key lime, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice
Accompaniment: steamed rice

1
Blend 1 cup onions with ginger, garlic, and 1/2 cup water in a blender.
2
Heat oil in a 12- to 14-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Pat chicken dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Brown, skin side down, about 6 minutes (don't turn over), then transfer to a plate. Add remaining onions to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to plate with chicken.
3
Reduce heat to medium and add onion-ginger paste to skillet. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add curry powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, remaining 2 cups water, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer.
4
Return chicken and onions to skillet with sliced lime and simmer, partially covered, turning chicken once, until just cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, sliced (4 cups), divided, 1 (1-inch) piece peeled ginger, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, 2 1/2 cups water, divided, and more.

Yes, Chicken Key Lime Curry 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 Key Lime Curry

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