Sunday, April 5, 2009

RECIPE: Spicy Ricey Chicken in Almond Curry Sauce

Spicy Ricey Chicken in Almond Curry Sauce
Chicken in an Almond Curry Sauce with Spicey Rice
Servings: 8-10
Serving size: Medium Bowl

INGREDIENTS:
  • 700g Chicken Breast
  • 600g trim plain yoghurt
  • 225g almonds
  • 5g minced corriander (cilantro)
  • 5g sliced fresh basil
  • 4 tsp Sumac
  • 3 Tbps rinsed dried cranberries
  • 3 tsp Ground Cumin Seeds
  • 3 tsp Tumeric
  • 1 Tbsp of all the following
    • Minced garlic
    • Spring onions
    • Minced hot chilli peppers
    • Dry Thyme
  • 1 tsp of all the following
    • Dry Basil
    • Dry Taragon
    • Garam Masala
    • Ground Cayenne Pepper
    • Hot Chilli Flakes
    • Ground Onion Flakes
    • Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp of grapeseed oil
  • 1 white onion
  • 3 cups water



INSTRUCTIONS:

Chicken Dry Rub:
  1. Trim the chicken of all fat, and cube into med/small pieces, set aside.
  2. For the Chicken Rub, mix together:
    • 1 Tbsp Dry Thyme
    • 1 tsp of all the following:
      • Dry Basil
      • Dry Taragon
      • Sumac
      • Ground Cumin Seeds
      • Garam Masala
      • Ground Cayenne Pepper
      • Tumeric
      • Hot Chilli Flakes
      • Ground Onion Flakes
  3. Knead into chicken for 3-5 min
  4. In a pan, heat:
    • 1/2 Tbsp of grapeseed oil
    • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
    • 1 Tbsp spring onions
    • 1 Tbsp minced hot chilli peppers
  5. Cook on med high heat until no pink is visible (approx 3-5 min), and then set aside. DO NOT cook all the
    way through, this will be done once combined with the sauce.
  6. See Photo:
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    • Chicken once cooked just on the surface

Almond Curry Sauce:
  1. Prepare:
    • 3/4 white onion cut in strips
    • 3 tsp sumac
    • 2 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp cayenne
    • 2 tsp tumeric
    • 600g trim plain yoghurt
    • 1/4 white onion minced
    • 5g minced corriander (cilantro)
    • 5g sliced basil
    • 225g food processed almonds
    • 3 cups water (add more as it cooks down - match pictures consistency)
    • 3 Tbps rinsed dreid cranberries
  2. In the chicken skillet, fry the onions in leftover juices from the chicken and garlic and spring onion and peppers
  3. Add water, add half of all spices, stir
  4. Add yogurt, other half of spices, stir
  5. Add herbs (coriander and basil)
  6. Mix in almonds and water to get consistency
  7. Throw in cranberries
  8. Boil until consistency is slightly thick.
  9. See Photo:
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    • Sauce, upon completion.

  • Mix in chicken after sauce boils, and stir
  • Mix all in a pot with stirfried veggies (see other recipe for instructions)

PREPARE & SERVE:

  1. Place desired amount in a bowl.
  2. Garnish as you desire with fresh seasonings.
  3. Serve & Enjoy!
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