Description
A delightful combination of juicy chicken thighs and sweet apricot preserves, spiced with curry for a vibrant and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, chopping and mincing as needed.
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil until it shimmers.
- Sauté the Onions: Cook chopped onions for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce the Chicken: Add chicken thighs, seasoning with salt and pepper; brown for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the Curry Powder: Sprinkle curry powder and stir to coat the chicken and onions.
- Incorporate the Apricot Preserves: Pour in apricot preserves and chicken broth; stir until mixed.
- Simmer and Cook: Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and add lemon juice if needed.
- Serve It Up: Plate the dish with rice, chicken, sauce, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Serve over jasmine rice with a side of steamed vegetables. Variations include adding bell peppers or coconut milk for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: curried chicken, apricot chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, spices