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Curry chicken | Photo © CiberCuba Cocina

Curry chicken

Kitchen, Main dish

Preparation Time:
40
Note:
Curry recipes are an exotic thing on the Cuban table. In Old Havana, I would find this ingredient at the spice shop "Marco Polo," located on Mercaderes Street. It is a very easy dish to prepare and has a delicious flavor and aroma that transport us to India. It combines wonderfully with white rice, and although its ingredients are not very cheap or easy to obtain in Cuba, I am sharing the recipe here because some readers requested it. I hope you enjoy it.
Ingredients:
  • 1 chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 1 onion cut into brunoise
  • 1 finely chopped spring onion
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • ½ teaspoon of grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of curry
  • ½ teaspoon of ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 100 ml of coconut milk
  • 50 ml of cooking cream (less than 35% fat cream)
  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 bunch of parsley
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • 1 large potato cut into cubes
  • ½ cup of broth or water
Instructions:

Season the diced chicken breast to your liking. Prepare all the ingredients, and when you have them ready, place a pot over the heat with the olive oil.

Season diced chicken breast with salt and pepper / CiberCuba Cocina

First, add the garlic and before it browns, add the meat. This chicken is made with boneless meat, but if you use small pieces like thighs, just keep in mind that it will need a few more minutes of cooking before you start adding other ingredients.

When the meat turns white, add the potato, onion, bell pepper, scallion, and ginger. Let it cook over medium heat, and a couple of minutes later, add the spices, cumin, and curry. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Curry chicken / CiberCuba Cocina

A few minutes later, the preparation will start to brown, add the liquid ingredients, that is, the broth or water, the coconut milk, and the cooking cream. Adjust the salt and pepper to your taste and cover the pot.

Let it cook for 10 minutes on low heat so that the meat and potatoes absorb the flavors well. Check that the sauce doesn't dry out too much because it should be saucy.

Curry Chicken / CiberCuba Cooking

You can garnish it with finely chopped parsley. Serve it hot, accompanied by white rice and other side dishes of your choice. I hope you enjoy it. Bon appétit!!

Rations:
2