Apple Curried Chicken is made with apples and spices layered over tender chicken breasts – a quick and easy, delicious dinner for the family. Serve with Basmati rice and buttered steamed broccoli.

Ingredients

• 4 fresh boneless, skinless chicken breasts (~5 ounces each)
• (I recommend Red Bird from Colorado if you can find them.)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 – 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 medium onion – peeled and chopped
• 1 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon curry powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl combine chicken broth, salt, curry, ginger, turmeric and pepper – set aside.
3. Rinse chicken breasts, pat dry, and dredge in flour.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. (Optional: Coat skillet with vegetable cooking spray)
6. Add chicken and brown on both sides, about 4 minutes total
7. Layer the chicken in a baking dish.
8. In the same skillet over medium heat, add the water and sauté the onion for 5 minutes.
9. Add the apple and cook 1 minute longer and spread evenly over the chicken.
10. Pour the broth and spice mixture over the chicken.
11. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
12. Add raisins, replace cover, and bake for 5 minutes more.
13. Serve immediately over hot Basmati rice.

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

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