Braised Chicken Curry with Yams

Recipe Courtesy of Ming Tsai

Show: East Meets West With Ming TsaiEpisode: Curry

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (10)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
2 hr 20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 2 hr 20 min
Total:: 2 hr 35 min

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Ingredients

Canola oil
2 pounds chicken legs and thighs
2 large white onions, chopped
1 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoons minced ginger
1/3 cup madras curry powder
1 banana
2 bay leaves
4 cups chicken stock
3 large yams, peeled and chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

In a hot stock pot coated with oil, season the chicken and brown all sides. Put chicken aside. In the same stock pot, remove chicken fat, leaving only a coating of oil and saute onions, garlic and ginger. Caramelize well, then add the curry powder. Mix quickly for 2 minutes making sure not to burn the curry powder. Add back the chicken, banana bay leaves and chicken stock. Check for seasoning. Bring to a boil and simmer slowly for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the yams. Serve on white rice or with toasted pita bread.

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recipe Braised Chicken Curry with Yams
laura rio rico, AZ 10-05-2009
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Braise chicken Curry with Yams
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm going to make this probably tomorrow and I was wondering about the banana, do you mash it or does it just thicken the... stock? Any help out there?Read more
recipe Braised Chicken Curry with Yams
steve elkhorn, NE 09-29-2009
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A Very Good Braised Chicken.... with a Kick!!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This recipe is very easy to follow, but does require some time to prepare. You are 3 plus hours all in with the prep,... carmelizing of the onions and slow cooking. All very much worth the effort. My advice is not to cut the corner on actually carmelizing the onions, garlic and ginger. This step will take 20-30 minutes alone, but the flavor is much better than if you quickly cook the onions. Overall a very good dinner. Read more
recipe Braised Chicken Curry with Yams
Joanna Bellevue, WA 10-21-2007
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easy and light
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a super easy recipe for a light currey chicken. As some have already pointed out, the downside is that it takes a bit... long to cook. But as long as I plan ahead it doesn't bother me at all. I always put it on the stove to cook first and meanwhile I'd clean up and cook some other dishes. The sauce is quite good. It's different from the curry made from those japanese curry blocks. I like it for its light yet flavorful taste. I feel I eat healthy. Would definitely make it a family dinner regular.Read more
recipe Braised Chicken Curry with Yams
Michael Burbank, CA 04-29-2007
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Good basic recipe
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Cutting and peeling the yams took time. I added broccoli and carrots the last 10 minutes for more variety and color. I also... bumped up the amount of ginger. All in all a nice basic curry dish that allows you to introduce curry to the uninitiated. Serve with mango chutney.Read more
recipe Braised Chicken Curry with Yams
Anonymous 03-19-2007
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Great Smell in the Kitchen
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This meal created a fabulous smell throughout my whole house. It also tasted great!
recipe Braised Chicken Curry with Yams
Anonymous 08-01-2006
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Tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The chicken is tender, the sauce is fantastic. The cooking time is long but you do not have to do anything but let it cook. ... I enjoyed the aroma of curry throughout my home and the end result is worth the wait. Enjoy!Read more