Curried Chicken Breast

A quick and simple chicken curry recipe, curried chicken breast makes a sumptuous weekday meal perfect for the busy modern lifestyle. This is a delicately spicy and subtly sweet dish full of flavor and wonderful aroma. A healthy recipes, curried chicken breast can be made part of a weekly diet. To make this recipe, you need olive oil, garlic, boneless and skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes, water, curry powder, cayenne pepper, raisins, apricot preserves, cornstarch, nonfat yogurt, and ground black pepper. Serve this yummy dish with Indian flat bread such as Chapati or Roti, or with plain boiled rice or boiled potatoes. You can also serve chicken wings curry with toasted bread or pita bread. This makes a fun meal for a casual gathering with friends and family.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. olive oil
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, minced
1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/4 cup water
4 tsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 golden, seedless raisins
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper

Preparation:

1

Pour oil in large skillet. Sauté garlic and onions until both are golden. Add chicken cubes and sauté until browned.
2

Add water, seasonings, raisins and preserves. Simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. The liquid should be mostly absorbed.
3

Measure cornstarch into a small bowl. Add yogurt, stirring until cornstarch dissolves. Add mixture to skillet, stirring to combine. Simmer, stirring continually, until the sauce thickens, but do not boil. Season with pepper and serve.