Chicken And Apple Curry

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A warming dish that is subtly-spiced and very light.

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Steps

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Heat oil and 1 tblsp butter over moderately-high heat until foam subsides.

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Brown chicken , patted dry and seasoned with salt.

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Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.

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Pour off fat from casserole , add remaining 2 tblsps butter and cook celery , onion and garlic over moderately-low heat , until softened.

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Add apples and cook 5 minutes.

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Add bell pepper , curry , cinnamon and cumin and cook 1 minutes.

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Stir in flour and cook over moderate heat 3 minutes.

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Add broth and chicken and cook , covered and at a bare simmer , 15-20 minutes , or until chicken is cooked and tender.

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Transfer chicken to a plate with a slotted spoon.

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Boil sauce 3-5 minutes , or until thickened slightly , and season.

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Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with parsley.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, butter, chicken, celery ribs, onion, garlic, granny smith apples, red bell pepper, curry powder, cinnamon, cumin, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, fresh parsley, cooked basmati rice