Curried Chicken Dinner
Submitted by budro
Tender chicken breast simmered in a light curry broth, then tossed in a silky orange juice and sherry glaze with ginger, crisp celery, and bright bell peppers. Served over fluffy brown rice for a low-cal weeknight dinner that still brings bold flavor.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
120 minREADY
140 minThis isn’t your heavy, cream-laden curry. It’s lighter, brighter, and built around a gorgeous orange-ginger sauce that coats every piece of tender chicken breast.
The trick? Poaching the chicken in a curried broth first, then finishing it in a glossy stir-fry of celery, red and green peppers, and that citrusy sauce thickened with just a touch of cornstarch.
Served over nutty brown rice, it’s the kind of meal that feels wholesome without tasting like you’re on a diet.
Kitchen Tips
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice if you can. The flavor difference is night and day compared to the carton stuff.
- Don’t skip the dry sherry. It adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the citrus and curry beautifully.
- Slice your celery on the diagonal for more surface area and a better bite.
- Keep the peppers crisp-tender. Overcooked bell peppers lose their snap and turn soggy fast.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine 2½ cups water, rice, and bouillon powder in a med saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Combine chicken, 2½ cups water, curry powder, and salt in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until chicken is tender; drain.
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; set meat aside.
Combine orange juice, cornstarch, sherry, and ginger in a small bowl, stirring until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with Pam; place over med-hi heat until hot.
Add celery and peppers, and sauté until crisp-tender.
Stir in reserved chicken and orange juice mixture; bring to a boil.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened.
To serve, spoon chicken mixture over hot, cooked rice.
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