Calypso curried chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of Caribbean cuisine with the warmth and spice of curry. Originating from the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, this dish has become popular worldwide due to its unique blend of spices, herbs, and fresh ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner looking to explore new flavors, this comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey to create the perfect calypso curried chicken. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques, we'll provide you with all the necessary steps to create an unforgettable dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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ROASTED CURRIED CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS
A great blend of exciting and subtle flavors that are infused into the chicken during cooking, making every bite juicy and lively. As 'lively' as the flavor is, it is also great as a winter comfort food. I like to make the chicken just a bit on the spicy side, as when it is served with a side of mildly spiced couscous it mellows just enough. Makes the whole house smell delicious!
Provided by greennie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 2h
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Stir together 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika, chili powder, 7 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, 4 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon sage, and ginger in a small bowl. Pour in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and vegetable oil; stir to form a paste.
- Rub a little of the paste on the inside cavity of the chicken, then massage the remaining paste all over the chicken, placing it under the skin where you can. Truss the chicken if desired, and place onto a roasting pan.
- Roast in preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 90 minutes. If using a meat thermometer, be sure the chicken has reached at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- While the chicken is roasting, bring 1 cup chicken broth, water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and butter to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir together the couscous 1 tablespoon curry powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1/2 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and the bay leaf in a large bowl. Stir the couscous into the boiling liquid, and cook for 3 minutes. Turn the heat off and cover. Keep the couscous warm until the chicken is ready.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 109.2 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 740.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
ONE-PAN CURRIED CHICKEN DINNER
A mouth-watering one-pan meal that's ready in 40 minutes, our easy chicken curry is perfect served alongside basmati rice and naan bread.
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Grease 16x11-inch roasting pan or 15x10x1-inch pan with 1 tablespoon ghee, coconut oil or olive oil.
- Arrange cauliflower, carrots, bell pepper and gingerroot in pan. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the curry powder and 1 teaspoon of the salt; toss.
- Season chicken thighs with remaining 2 teaspoons curry powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Arrange chicken over vegetables.
- Roast 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven; add green onions, tossing to mix. Return to oven; roast 10 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F).
- Just before serving, sprinkle chicken and vegetables with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
CURRY CHICKEN
This dish is traditionally served with white rice and chutney, and tastes even better the day after its made. Try adding 1/2 cup of shredded coconut before serving for a twist.From the book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse the chickens with water and pat them dry with paper towels. Cut the chickens into serving pieces and place in a large bowl, reserving the backs, necks, and wing tips for stock or another use. Juice the limes and add the juice to the chicken along with the grated lime rind, coating the chicken with the juice.
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter, if using, over high heat until very hot. Pat the chicken dry again and carefully add half of the pieces to the skillet. Fry on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking and tilting the skillet a little to distribute the fat. Turn the chicken over and fry for 3 minutes more, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken to a large platter and set aside.
- Pour out the old fat, wipe the skillet, and add the remaining 1/4 cup oil and 1 tablespoon butter, if using. Repeat the frying procedure with the remaining chicken pieces and then set aside.
- Discard all but 2 tablespoons of oil, reduce the heat to medium, and add the onions and garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute (be careful not to burn the garlic). Add the curry powder and fry for 1 minute, scraping the bottom.
- Add the tomatoes, whole Scotch bonnet pepper and slices, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly while scraping the bottom of the pan. Add the water and mix until well blended. Return the chicken to the pan. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
CALYPSO CURRIED CHICKEN
As a result of trade with India, during the eighteenth century, this hearty curried chicken dish became popular in England and the American colonies, especially in seaports.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set aside. Rinse chicken; pat dry. IN a plastic bag combine flour, 1 teaspoons curry powder, 1/2 teaspoons alt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts, one at a time, and shake to coat well.
- IN a large, heavy skillet brown the chicken on both sides in hot oil over medum-high heat. Remove chicken from skillet. IN the oil remaining in the skillet, cook green pepper, onion, and garlic till tender but not brown. Stir in drained pineapple (saving juice), undrained tomatoes, currants, 1 tablespoons curry powder, crushed red pepper, and 1/8 teaspoons salt. Bring mixture to a boiling; return chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmr for 8-12 minutes, or till chicken is tender and no pink remains. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
- Stir together cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice; add to tomato mixture. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Serve sauce over chicken. If desired, garnish with cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 668.6, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 15.8, Protein 31.9
CREAMY CURRIED CHICKEN
This is a big hit in our house. My young son and daughter gobble it up. With its irresistible blend of curry and sweet coconut milk, it'll become a favorite with your family, too. -Tracy Simiele, Chardon, Oh
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with curry, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. , Stir in coconut milk and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach and tomato; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 27g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CURRIED CHICKEN
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine 1 1/2 cups water with rice in heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer over low heat, cooking a total of 17 minutes, until water has evaporated and rice is cooked.
- Meanwhile, wash, dry and cut the chicken into small chunks.
- Heat the oil in nonstick skillet and cook the chicken until it begins to turn golden. Remove and set aside.
- Meanwhile, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and saute them in the pan with the cumin, fennel, coriander, turmeric, ginger and pepper until the onion begins to soften.
- Meanwhile chop the carrots into very small pieces; wash, dry, trim and chop the tomato into small pieces. When the onion is soft, add the carrots, the tomatoes and the tomato paste and cook quickly until the carrots are soft and the liquid has been reduced.
- Cut the pineapple into enough bite-size chunks to make 1 cup; add to the sauce and return the chicken to the sauce.
- Wash, dry and chop enough coriander to make 1 tablespoon, and stir into the sauce. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 625, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 268 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CURRIED CHICKEN CACCIATORE
With a family, full-time load at college and a part-time job, the slow cooker's my best friend when it comes to getting hot and homemade meals like this one on the table.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place chicken and vegetables in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, mix spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, wine, broth, parsley, garlic and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cook, covered, on high 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
JAMAICAN CALYPSO CHICKEN
I clipped this from a magazine many years ago. It has the added kick of curry powder. The addition of fruit is good with the chicken (especially served over rice). Easy to put together, but takes time to marinade. This time (3-6hrs) is not reflected in prep time.
Provided by Sweet PQ
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain the juice from the pineapple chunks into a zip-lock bag big enough to hold the chicken. Reserve the pineapple to add later. To the juice add rum, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, garlic, ginger, cloves and red pepper flakes. Stir or mush up the bag to blend.
- Add the chicken, turning to coat well. Place in refrigerator skin side down to marinade for 3-6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375*. Saving the marinade, remove the chicken and place skin side up in a shallow baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, basting often with the pan juices and leftover marinade for 30-35 minutes.
- Add the reserved pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges to the pan and bake 5-10 minutes more - until the chicken is no longer pink near the bone.
- Serve the chicken with pan juices basted over, along with the fruit. I like to serve this over rice (especially coconut rice). You can garnish with sliced lime for presentation.
Tips:
- Use a good quality curry powder. This is the key ingredient in this dish, so make sure you use a brand that you trust.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level. This recipe calls for a medium curry powder, but you can use a milder or hotter one depending on your preference.
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. This will give the dish more flavor and keep the chicken moist.
- Brown the chicken before adding the sauce. This will help to develop the flavor of the chicken and prevent it from becoming dry.
- Simmer the curry for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the curry with rice or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
This Calypso Curried Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The curry is flavorful and satisfying, and the chicken is tender and juicy. Serve it with rice or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.
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