Sweet and Spicy Curried Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet and Spicy Curried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 large chicken legs (about 4 pounds total), skin removed and legs split to separate the drumstick from the thigh; 3/4 pound onions, peeled and diced (2 1/2 cups); 1 tablespoon flour; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup water; 5 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and coarsely chopped (1 tablespoon); 1 unpeeled Granny Smith apple (about 1/2 pound), unpeeled and cut in half, seeded, and cut into 1-inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 banana (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 large tomato, cut into 1-inch cubes (1 cup); 2 tablespoons shredded fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 large chicken legs (about 4 pounds total), skin removed and legs split to separate the drumstick from the thigh
3/4 pound onions, peeled and diced (2 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
5 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and coarsely chopped (1 tablespoon)
1 unpeeled Granny Smith apple (about 1/2 pound), unpeeled and cut in half, seeded, and cut into 1-inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 banana (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large tomato, cut into 1-inch cubes (1 cup)
2 tablespoons shredded fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint

1
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet.
2
When hot, add chicken and saute (in a couple of batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding) over medium to high heat for a total of 6 to 7 minutes, until brown on all sides.
3
Transfer chicken to a large casserole or Dutch oven and discard all but 2 to 3 tablespoons of the accumulated fat in the skillet.
4
To the hot fat in the skillet add onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring, then add flour, curry powder, cumin powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt and garlica and mix well with the onions.
5
Add the water, stir, bring to a boil and pour mixture over chicken.
6
Add apple, banana and tomato, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer gently for about 25 to 30 minutes.
7
Sprinkle mint on top and serve immediately with brown rice and onion pilaf.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 6 large chicken legs (about 4 pounds total), skin removed and legs split to separate the drumstick from the thigh, 3/4 pound onions, peeled and diced (2 1/2 cups), and more.

Yes, Sweet and Spicy Curried 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.

Sweet and Spicy Curried Chicken

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