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Pineapple Cinnamon Chicken Curry

Manila Spoon
Mild and fruity chicken curry with the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors! Quick and easy to make it’s ready in 30 minutes!
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian Cuisine
Servings 8
Calories 342 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 5 cloves Garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 medium Onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated Ginger or 1-2 teaspoons ground, adjust to taste (I recommend using fresh ginger for more depth of flavor)
  • 2 tsp ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Curry powder, adjust heat to taste
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless Chicken thighs, sliced into chunks or cubes (may be substituted with breasts but thighs add more flavor and comes out more tender)
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ cup (or up to 3/4 cup) heavy or double Cream
  • ½ cup sliced Almonds, divided (optional)
  • ¾ cup raisins
  • 1 cup Pineapple chunks, drained, reserve 2 tablespoons of the pineapple juice
  • salt and pepper, to taste as needed

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a deep pan. When the oil gets warm, melt the butter in it.
  • Sauté the garlic and onions in the melted butter just until aromatic for about 1 minute. Add the grated fresh ginger and stir-fry until onions are translucent about 3-4 minutes. If using ground ginger, just add it with the other spices.
  • Adjust the heat to the lowest setting and add the ground cinnamon and curry powder (and ground ginger, if using this instead). Let the spices sizzle for a few seconds, then add the chicken and coat with the spices. Once the chicken is fully coated/glazed add the cream, water, and half the almonds (if using), raisins and pineapple chunks. Stir. Raise the heat until the mixture starts simmering. Cover then gently simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken cubes are tender and fully cooked. Add the 2 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice and stir quickly to absorb. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately with some rice on the side. This can be made a day ahead.

Notes

TIPS & TRICKS
This is even better the next day so feel free to make it ahead.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 525mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 399IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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