Recipe: Chicken Papadoris 🍗🥥
Description: Dive into the exotic flavors of this light curry dish, perfect for serving over cooked rice. Named after cherished friends, this recipe, originating in Palm Springs, CA, has won over many hearts. You can use chicken breasts, drumettes, wings, or thighs for this flavorful delight.
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Boneless, skinless chicken breasts |
| 4 tbsp | Butter |
| 1 tbsp | Margarine |
| 4 | Onions |
| 1/4 cup | Garlic cloves, minced |
| 2 tbsp | Pine nuts |
| 2 tbsp | Soy sauce |
| 14 oz | Coconut milk |
| 1/4 tsp | Hungarian paprika |
| 1 tsp | Ground cumin |
| 2 tsp | Curry powder |
| 1 tbsp | Tapioca starch |
| 1 tbsp | Cornstarch |
| 1 cup | Cold water |
Instructions:
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Prepare Chicken:
- Remove all fat from chicken breasts and discard.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
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Cook Onion and Garlic:
- In a large frying pan, melt butter and margarine.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
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Cook Chicken:
- Add chicken pieces to the pan, cover, and fry until cooked through and white, approximately 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add Flavor:
- Stir in pine nuts, soy sauce, paprika, coconut milk, cumin, and curry powder.
- Cover and continue cooking for about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Thicken Sauce:
- In a cup, mix tapioca starch and water until dissolved.
- Near the end of cooking the chicken, and while the sauce is bubbling, add cornstarch mixture in small amounts, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Use only enough tapioca mixture so that the sauce has the consistency of gravy.
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Final Touch:
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 328
- Fat: 22.9g
- Saturated Fat: 14.4g
- Cholesterol: 87.9mg
- Sodium: 442.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 5.2g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 0.9g
- Protein: 26.6g
Recipe Notes:
- Serve hot over cooked rice for a delightful meal.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level according to your preference.
- Experiment with different types of chicken cuts for variety.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Enjoy the rich blend of flavors in this Chicken Papadoris recipe, inspired by the warmth of friendship and the zest of culinary creativity! 🌟
