Curry chicken with ginger

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Curry chicken with ginger

Ginger curry chicken is a recipe that combines exotic and traditional flavors, widely appreciated in various cultures. Its origin dates back to the influence of Indian cuisine, where the use of curry is common for seasoning meats and vegetables. In Latin America, this dish is known by different variants and names, although it is generally maintained as "curry chicken." In countries like Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, it is simply recognized as chicken with curry sauce, while in Peru and Chile it may include native ingredients that enrich the flavor.

This recipe represents the fusion of Eastern flavors with Western culinary techniques, highlighting the use of ginger, which adds a fresh and slightly spicy touch, and cream to soften the overall taste. Its popularity has grown throughout the region for being comforting, nutritious, and easy to prepare for any occasion.

How to Prepare Ginger Curry Chicken

Sprinkle the chicken pieces with lemon juice and let them rest for 30 minutes.

Dry with paper towels.

Mix flour, salt, and pepper.

Coat the chicken pieces to cover them evenly.

In a heavy skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil and butter.

Cook the chicken, sprinkling with the remaining flour mixture, until golden brown on both sides.

Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Add the onion and cook until golden brown.

Add the curry powder and cook for 2 minutes.

Gradually whisk in the water and cream, cook until thickened.

Add the chicken stock base and ginger, stir and return the chicken to the skillet.

Cover and simmer, turning the chicken once, for 40 minutes or until the chicken is tender.

Transfer to a warm platter and surround with lime wedges.

Serve with rice.

Pollo al curry con jengibre

Ingredients (14)

  • Chicken pieces
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Oil
  • Butter
  • Onion
  • Curry powder
  • Water
  • Heavy cream
  • Chicken broth
  • Candied ginger
  • Lime slice

Instructions (23 steps)

  1. 1 Sprinkle the chicken pieces with lemon juice and let rest for 30 minutes
  2. 2 Pat dry with paper towels
  3. 3 Mix flour
  4. 4 salt
  5. 5 and pepper
  6. 6 Dredge the chicken pieces to coat evenly
  7. 7 In a heavy skillet with a tight-fitting lid
  8. 8 heat the oil and butter
  9. 9 Cook the chicken
  10. 10 sprinkling with the remaining flour mixture
  11. 11 until browned on both sides
  12. 12 Remove from the skillet and set aside
  13. 13 Add the onion and cook until golden brown
  14. 14 Add the curry powder and cook for 2 minutes
  15. 15 Gradually whisk in the water and cream
  16. 16 cook until thickened
  17. 17 Add the chicken broth base and ginger
  18. 18 stir and return the chicken to the skillet
  19. 19 Cover and simmer
  20. 20 turning the chicken once
  21. 21 for 40 minutes or until the chicken is tender
  22. 22 Transfer to a warm platter and surround with lime wedges
  23. 23 Serve with rice

Nutritional Information

Calories: 379 kcal
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fat: 46g
Azúcar: 0g
Sodio: 37mg