CALYPSO CURRIED CHICKEN

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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

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (juice pack)
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb. total)
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3/4 cup green sweet pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons currants or 3 tablespoons raisins
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cashew pieces, coarsely chopped

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

Mohamed Muhiedeen
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This curry is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Mutebi shahim
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I'm not usually a fan of curry, but this recipe is amazing. The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Brittany Marteney
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This curry is delicious! I love the flavors and the chicken is so tender.


Mukesh Kumer
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I love this curry! It's so easy to make, and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rhodwan Abrahams
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This curry is a must-try for any curry lover. The flavor is incredible, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Tanjim Anik
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I'm not a huge fan of curry, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavor is amazing, and the chicken is so tender.


mohssine Guilize
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This curry is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make, and the flavor is amazing.


Aklimaakhy Aklimaakhy
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This curry is so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of spices.


Ryan Kam
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The curry is delicious, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Chris G
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This curry is a must-try! The chicken is so tender, and the sauce is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Casie Wilkes
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I love this curry! It's so easy to make, and the flavor is amazing.


Mohamed Warimezgane
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This curry is delicious! The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of spices.


Afolayan Gbenga
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I made this curry for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Abdulrazaq Adetunji
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This curry was a big hit with my family! The kids loved the mild flavor, and the adults appreciated the more complex spices. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abukari Memunatu
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I'm not usually a fan of curry, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the chicken is so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Marvin Halstead
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Wow! This curry is incredible. The flavors are so complex and delicious, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I especially love the hint of sweetness from the coconut milk.


Hassan asmat amamat
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This Calypso Curried Chicken recipe is a real winner! The flavors are amazing, and the chicken is so tender and juicy. I love the combination of spices and the creamy coconut sauce. This dish is sure to become a new favorite in my household.


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