Thursday, January 10, 2008

Chicken Curry with Fruit and Walnuts

What is great about this dish is it can be made in one dish, in the microwave so clean up is easy. Keep in mind that all microwaves cook differenly. You may have to adjust cooking times to your unit.

NEED:
4 tablespoons of butter
2 cloves of garlic ( minced )
1 tablespoon of curry powder
1 teaspoon of paprika
1/4 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper ( optional)
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 pears, cored and thickly sliced
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup cranberries or currants
Hot cooked rice or couscous ( optional)

Microwave butter in uncovered 3 quart glass casserole dish for 2 minutes on high. Stir in garlic and spices; microwave on high for 3 minutes. Mix cornstarch with broth and add to garlic mixture, stir well. Arrange chicken in single layer in sauce. Cover and microwave on high for 6 to 8 minutes. Stir, as best you can, the sauce every couple of minutes. Stir in pears, walnuts, green onions and cranberries or currants. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 more minutes on high, until chicken is tender. Arrange chicken and pears on serving platter. Pour remaining sauce on top. Can be served over a bed of hot rice or couscous or either can be served on the side if desired.

Serves 4 to 6.

Enjoy!

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