some chicken recipes to share

This week i tried a few new recipes with chicken.  When it comes to chicken, I get bored and run out of new and tasty ways to prepare it, but I found a few recipes that I will definitely be making again.  The first is an apple Chicken Curry dish that is totally healthy and toddler friendly, my 14 month old picky little eater just gobbled it up! I loved the sweetness of the apple togeather with the spice of the mild curry powder I used. Next time I think I'll add some fresh uncooked apple chunks as well for some crunch.  The second dish is a sweet sticky Bourbon Chicken that my husband devoured.

My pot of Apple Curry Chicken



Curry Chicken courtesy of www.weelicious.com

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Curry Powder
2 Tbsp Water

1 Tsp Cumin
3 Garlic Cloves, minced

1 Tsp Tomato Paste
3/4 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Large Onion, chopped
1 Apple, cored, skin-on and cut into ½-1-inch cubes
1 Cup Carrots, cut into ½-1 inch pieces
1 Cup Celery, cut into ½-1 inch pieces
1.5 lbs Chicken, boneless/skinless breast and/or thighs, cut into ½-1 inch cubes (about the size of your apples, carrots and celery)
1 Cup Chicken Broth

Directions:

1. Place the first 7 ingredients in a bowl, combine and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or pot over medium heat add 1 tbsp of oil and onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
3. Add spice mixture to the onions and sauté another 30 seconds.
4. Add apples, carrots, celery and chicken and stir to combine to coat with the spice mixture and onions.
5. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover.
6. Simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through. Stir every couple of minutes to prevent the curry from sticking to the bottom of the pot/skillet.
7. Cool and serve over Jasmine or Basmati rice

Bourbon Chicken, I served with a side of sauteed broccoli



Bourbon Chicken courtesy of www.food.com

Ingredients:

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 garlic clove, crushed

¼ teaspoon ginger

¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

¼ cup apple juice

1/3 cup light brown sugar

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

½ cup water

1/3 cup soy sauce

Directions:

1.       Heat oil in large skillet

2.       Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.

3.       Remove chicken

4.       Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium heat until well mixed and dissolved.

5.       Add chicken and bring to a hard boil

6.       Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes

7.       Serve over hot rice and ENJOY