POULET A LA CREOLE (CURRIED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE, CUCUMBER, AND COCONUT)
Curry and coconut, star anise and saffron - here is a recipe that demonstrates the powerful union of Caribbean and Asian food so often found in New World cuisine. The coconut milk's richness inclines me toward a simple starch accompaniment. I often serve it with basic white rice.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the Seasoned Flour: If you are making the seasoned flour, simply mix together the flour, salt, and the peppers together in a bowl. Dust the chicken with the flour, shaking off any excess. Reserve.
- For the Chicken: In a large skillet, cook the bacon in the canola oil over medium heat, until it has rendered some of its fat. Add the chicken in batches, skin side down and sear, 2 minutes per side, turning once, until golden on all sides. Transfer the chicken to a roasting pan fitted with a rack; set the skillet aside. Bake the chicken for 25 to 35 minutes.
- For the Curry Sauce: Set the skillet you seared the chicken in over medium-high heat and add the garlic, Scotch bonnet, and red onion. Stir well to coat and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the curry powder, stir well, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the orange juice, star anise, and saffron and cook, stirring for 2 minutes, as the juice reduces by 1/2.
- Add the chicken stock and stir, then add the vanilla bean, bay leaf, and coconut milk and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- While the sauce is simmering, put the cucumber in a colander and toss with salt. Let stand for 20 minutes, stirring now and then to distribute the salt. (The salt will pull excess water out of the cucumber.) Rinse the cucumber well under cold running water and drain. Blot with paper towels.
- Pass the curry sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a smaller skillet. Add the tomatoes and heat through. Keep warm over very low heat.
- To serve, put 2 pieces of chicken on each plate. Spoon the curry sauce over and scatter the cucumber and pineapple over the top.
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Abel Monroe
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pineapple and cucumber in this dish.
Sandy Linklater
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
nairy bedrosian
[email protected]I garnished this dish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, and it looked and tasted amazing.
Sultan Atalan
[email protected]I served this dish over rice, and it was delicious. The rice soaked up all the delicious sauce.
wurm war
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken in the fridge, and this was a great way to use it up.
Yasodha Kumari
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The curry and coconut milk give it a rich and creamy flavor, while the pineapple and cucumber add a bright and refreshing touch.
Megina Alouidor
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't take too long.
Paulo Costinha
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I will definitely be making this again.
Adonai Mudehhe
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pineapple and cucumber in this dish.
Cynthia Collins
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Ogoo Rose
[email protected]I garnished this dish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, and it looked and tasted amazing.
Ghost Williams
[email protected]I served this dish over rice, and it was delicious. The rice soaked up all the delicious sauce.
Sylvia Tjitunga
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken in the fridge, and this was a great way to use it up.
Tabassum Mhejabin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through but still juicy, and the sauce was thick and creamy.
Elijah Pope
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and didn't take too long. I was able to get it on the table in about 30 minutes.
Abdul Rahman
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this dish. The curry and coconut milk give it a rich and creamy flavor, while the pineapple and cucumber add a bright and refreshing touch. It's a perfect dish for a summer party.
Donald Woodings
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the pineapple and cucumber in this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they worked together. The pineapple added a touch of sweetness, and the cucumber added a refreshing crunch.
Shaker Khan
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.