Curry Chicken with Mixed Berries

Name: Curry Chicken with Mixed Berries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 1 cup fresh blackberries; 1 cup fresh raspberries; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups hot cooked long grain rice

The rich flavors of curry and sweet-tart berries marry beautifully in this colorful entree. Its creamy sauce thoroughly coats the tender chicken and rice. —Margaret Welder, Madrid, Iowa

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups hot cooked long grain rice

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add chicken; saute for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Combine the flour, bouillon, curry powder, salt and pepper; stir into skillet until smooth. Gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream and thyme; heat through.
In another skillet, saute berries in butter until heated through. Serve chicken mixture with rice and berries.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 522 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 615mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein.

Originally published as Chicken with Mixed Berries in Country Woman Magazine 2012 - Released to WEB

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sandilh

Jul 25, 2014

I used leftover already cooked chicken. Was very good, but the sweetness of the berries sort of cancelled out the spice of the curry and vice versa.