Papaya Chicken Recipe

Name: Papaya Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. flour; 3 Tbsp. curry powder; salt and fresh ground pepper; 3 1/2 lb. chicken, cut in pieces; oil; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 1/2 c. papaya nectar; 1/4 c. chopped crystalized ginger; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; 3 Tbsp. lemon juice; 2 papayas, peeled, seeded and sliced

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Combine flour, curry powder, salt and pepper and coat chicken.
3
Brown coated chicken in oil in a skillet on high heat.
4
Drain and arrange in a shallow baking dish in a single layer.
5
Bake for 40 minutes or until tender.
6
Pour off oil from skillet.
7
Dissolve cornstarch in 3 tablespoons papaya nectar and set aside.
8
Pour remaining nectar in skillet.
9
Add the ginger and sugar.
10
Simmer on medium heat scraping up any bottom pieces. Stir in cornstarch and cook until thickened.
11
Stir in lemon juice. Drain fat from baked chicken.
12
Arrange papaya slices over chicken and cover with sauce.
13
Return to oven and cook 5 minutes more. Serve with steamed rice.

786

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. flour, 3 Tbsp. curry powder, salt and fresh ground pepper, 3 1/2 lb. chicken, cut in pieces, and more.

Yes, Papaya Chicken 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!

Papaya Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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