Curried Chicken Thighs

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
Taking cues from Indian cooking, broccoli and carrots round out this creamy curried one-pot chicken served over fragrant basmati rice.
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon butter

6 chicken thighs

Salt and pepper

1 cup chopped onion

3 teaspoons curry powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon cumin

2 carrots, peeled and sliced on diagonal

1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken stock

1 cup broccoli florets

1/4 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup frozen peas

Cooked basmati rice, for serving 

Directions

  1. Heat oil in large skillet and stir in butter to melt. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Cook thighs skin side down until golden brown. Flip chicken and continue to cook until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate. 
  2. Stir in onions and cook until tender. Stir in curry, cayenne, cinnamon and cumin and cook until aromas are released. Stir in carrots and toss to coat. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. 
  3. Place chicken thighs back into skillet and stir in broccoli. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes to cook chicken. 
  4. Stir in cream and peas. Season to taste. Serve with basmati rice.

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Regina Carpenter

Very easy to prepare love the flavors and the aromas. Excellent recipe!

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