Curried Chicken With Chickpeas (Trinidad) Recipe

Name: Curried Chicken With Chickpeas (Trinidad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; 1 small onion, diced; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground thyme; 2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and diced; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon red hot sauce; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 cups cooked chickpeas; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded and diced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground thyme
2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and diced
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon red hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked chickpeas
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded and diced

1
Place 2 tablespoons of the butter, plus the garlic, ginger and onion in a deep skillet. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat.
2
Add the curry powder, cumin and thyme and saute for another minute.
3
Add the potatoes, water, red hot sauce and salt and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft but not mushy.
4
Add the chickpeas and cook another 5 to 10 minutes.
5
In a separate skillet, saute 2 tablespoons of the remaining butter and the chicken over medium heat for 5 to 7 minute, or until the chicken is white in the center.
6
Add the vegetable curry mixture and bring to a simmer.
7
Serve hot over rice.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, melted, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced, 1 small onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Curried Chicken With Chickpeas (Trinidad) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Chicken With Chickpeas (Trinidad)

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