Fragrant Chicken In Creamy Almond Sauce Recipe

Name: Fragrant Chicken In Creamy Almond Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks; 5 bay leaves; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 1/2 pounds skinned, boned chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and ground; 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted; Cinnamon sticks (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
5 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 1/2 pounds skinned, boned chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and ground
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
Cinnamon sticks (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 6 cinnamon sticks and bay leaves. Cook 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add the curry powder, turmeric, salt, and cardamom. Add chicken and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until chicken is tender.
2
Remove the chicken from pan with a slotted spoon. Cook remaining liquid in pan over low heat 5 minutes. Combine sour cream, flour, and sugar in a small bowl; stir in 1/2 cup hot liquid. Add the sour cream mixture to pan, stirring until smooth. Return chicken to pan; stir in ground almonds. Cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with bell pepper. Discard the cinnamon sticks and bay leaves. Sprinkle with slivered almonds; garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired.

1369

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, 5 bay leaves, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Chicken In Creamy Almond Sauce 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.

Fragrant Chicken In Creamy Almond Sauce

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