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British Coronation Chicken Skillet With Almonds And Apricots

Name: British Coronation Chicken Skillet With Almonds And Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 tbsp mild yellow curry powder; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 0.5 cup plain greek yogurt; 2 tbsp apricot jam; 0.25 cup dried apricots, finely chopped; 0.25 cup flaked almonds, toasted

A warm skillet adaptation of traditional British coronation chicken featuring diced chicken breast in a creamy mild curry sauce balanced with fruit and toasted almonds.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

Spice Blooming

Heating dried spices in oil and aromatics before adding liquid to unleash fat-soluble flavor compounds.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear diced chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Step 2: Transfer cooked chicken to a plate using a slotted spoon.

Step 3: Reduce skillet heat to medium, add finely diced onion, and cook for 4 minutes until translucent.

Step 4: Stir in mild yellow curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. stream low heat.

Step 5: Turn heat to low and stir in mayonnaise, plain greek yogurt, apricot jam, and chopped dried apricots until smooth and warm.

Step 6: Return cooked chicken to the skillet, toss gently to coat thoroughly with sauce, and sprinkle toasted flaked almonds over top before serving.

Cooking tips

Keep skillet heat low when mixing yogurt and mayonnaise to prevent the sauce from splitting.
Serve warm over fluffy white rice or stuffed into warm pita flatbread.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by British; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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