indian chicken curry

(2 RATINGS)
61 Pinches
Juneau, AK
Updated on Apr 29, 2012

This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law after I married my husband. It has been and always will be one of his very favorite meals. This was given to my mother-in-law by a friend from India who made it very mild for her American tongue.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 medium chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
  • 2-3 cups chicken broth, enough to cover chicken breasts
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 7 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh
  • 2 cups milk

How To Make indian chicken curry

  • Step 1
    Poach chicken breasts in enough chicken broth to cover the breasts. When chicken is cooked, set aside to cool. Shred with 2 forks. Reserve 1 cup of the broth.
  • Step 2
    Melt butter in heavy bottom pan or a double boiler if you have one. Add chopped onion and gently cook in butter until onions are softened but not browned.
  • Step 3
    While onions are cooking, combine flour, curry, salt, sugar and ginger together. Add to onions and cook for a minute to cook the flour. Add reserved chicken broth and mix well. Gradually add milk and stir until thickened. Add lemon juice and shredded chicken.
  • Step 4
    Serve over rice and top with any additions you might like such as chopped green onion, chopped tomatoes, coconut, chutney, or chopped cashews.

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Category: Chicken
Keyword: #Indian

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