Ricks Chicken Curry Recipes

UNCLE RICK'S CARIBBEAN CHICKEN CURRY (REVISED)

Steps:

• Cut chicken thighs into large bite-sized pieces and set aside.
• Peel (or, wash and leave un-peeled) and dice potatoes into 1/2 inch chunks and set aside.
• Peel and finely chop onion and set aside.
• Add oil, onions, and ginger puree to a"cold", large, non-stick Dutch oven pan or large pot and set heat to medium.
• Stir-fry for about 8-10 minutes or until the onion is golden and even slightly browned.
• Add garlic and stir-fry for another 3 minutes being careful not to burn the garlic.
• Add 3 heaping Tbs. of the curry powder to the pot and stir in with the garlic, ginger, salt, and onions for 1 minute more.
• Add 3/4 cup of the chicken stock and bring to a low boil.
• Add the chicken and stir an additional few minutes to 'sear' the chicken.
• Place the diced potatoes on top of the chicken pieces and then add the remaining chicken stock to the pan 1 cup at a time as necessary until the potatoes are"covered" by the liquid.
• Add more curry powder if desired ( -- and I always desire) along with the garam masala and the cinnamon stick.
• Mix in gently.
• Make sure that the potatoes are still "covered" by the liquid.
• Bring heat down to medium low.
• Cook uncovered until the potatoes are fork tender (about 20 minutes).
• Do not overcook the chicken or potatoes!
• After 15 minutes (approx.), turn heat down to low and add the rest of any additional curry powder that you desire, the cayenne, more salt (you'll find that the potatoes have taken a lot of the salt away and the sauce may now be a bit bland).
• Remove cinnamon stick, mix well, and continue to cook on low for an additional 5-10 minutes.
• Turn off heat and taste.
• Adjust seasonings if needed.
• If the curry sauce is too thin at this point, simply remove some of the potatoes from the pot and mash them with a fork in a small bowl then return the mashed potatoes to the pot and stir in gently.
• The mashed potato will now act as a sauce thickener.
• Serve on a white plate atop basmati or long grain rice.
• Garnish the white plate with a dusting of paprika around its edge.
• Sprinkle toasted shaved almonds on top of the curry.
• Let 'Uncle Rick' know how it turns out!
• NOTE: Homemade chicken stock honestly DOES make a difference!
• And... by the way --.
• This dish is even better the next day -- and the day after that.

THAI CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
• Melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large, ovenproof skillet. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until deeply golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the bell pepper, leek, garlic, and ginger, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, until slightly softened.
• Stir in the curry paste. Cook for 5 additional minutes, stirring often. Slowly pour in the coconut milk while stirring to combine. Return the reserved chicken to the skillet.
• Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. The chicken will be fully cooked when a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, and the juices run clear. (Note: Smaller chicken breasts may be done closer to the 15-minute mark.)
• Top with cilantro. Serve with rice and fresh sourdough bread for mopping up the sauce if desired.

CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken evenly with ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon curry powder.
• Heat 1½ tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned but still pink in spots, about 3 minutes. Transfer the partially cooked chicken to a clean bowl and set aside.
• Add the remaining 1½ tablespoons oil to the skillet and set heat to medium. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger and remaining 1½ teaspoons curry powder and cook until fragrant, about a minute more.
• Whisk the chicken broth and cornstarch together to dissolve the cornstarch, then add to the skillet along with the sugar and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the sauce is nicely thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the peas and partially cooked chicken to the skillet, turn the heat down to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, a few minutes. Off the heat, stir in the yogurt and cilantro; then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with basmati rice.

RICK'S CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• In a large pan brown onions, Jalapenos and Cilantro (in oil) Add chicken and cook uncovered on medium heat for about 5 minutes (stir often) Add curry paste and continue to cook for about another 1-2 minutes (stir often) Stir in tomatoes, water, pickled mango, curry powder, cayenne pepper and enough of the salt for your taste (salt could be added after cooking if so desired) Add more water at this point if necessary for ingredients to mix well.
• Bring to a simmer, cover and continue to cook for about 15-25 minutes.
• If a thicker sauce is desired, simmer awhile longer without cover.
• Stir mixture occasionally during cooking time.
• I serve this over hot cooked white rice.
• NOTE- Most of the ingredients may be purchased at ethnic grocers that stock Indian, Pakistan, Japanese or Oriental food stuffs.

ONE-POT CHICKEN & CURRY RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a a large casserole dish (that has a lid) over a medium heat, then fry the onion, garlic and ginger until brown and fragrant, about 10 mins. Stir in the curry paste, turmeric, cardamom and cinnamon, and stir for a few minutes. Add the chicken and cook for another couple of minutes, stirring to colour on all sides.
• Add the rice, stir well, then stir in the stock, coconut milk, a generous pinch of seasoning, the veg and raisins. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer, pop the lid on and cook for about 25-30 mins until the water has been absorbed, the chicken and rice are cooked through, and the veg is tender. Season to taste. Remove the cardamom and cinnamon stick, then scatter over the almonds and coriander. Serve with yogurt and mango chutney on the side.

RAILWAY LAMB CURRY

Steps:

• Mix the garlic, ginger, turmeric and lamb together in a large mixing bowl, then leave the lamb to marinate in the fridge for 1 hr or preferably overnight.
• Toast the spice mix ingredients in a dry frying pan for 12 mins over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until they release their aroma. Leave to cool, then grind to a fine powder using a spice grinder or pestle and mortar. Set aside.
• Heat the oil over a medium heat in a heavy-based, large saucepan. Add the curry leaves and onions, and fry for 15-17 mins, stirring well. As the onions begin to change colour, add the lamb and fry for 10 mins. Add the spice powder and turn the heat up slightly. Stir continuously for 5 mins. Pour in the stock and season to taste. Bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer. Put the lid on and cook for 40 mins. Stir halfway through cooking.
• Tip in the potato and continue cooking for 15 mins. Add the coconut milk along with the tamarind paste and simmer for 10 mins with the lid off to reduce. Serve warm with rice or roti.