Curry Creamed Chicken with Couscous Salad |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 (8-ounce) skinless, boneless, chicken breasts |
salt and pepper |
1 1/2 cups chicken stock |
1 tablespoon curry powder |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
couscous salad, recipe follows |
8 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Using a wide saucepan, heat the stock to a simmer over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the pan. Poach uncovered for approximately 5 minutes; then flip the breasts and poach for 5 minutes more. The chicken will be done when it is firm to the touch; you may cut 1 open just to be sure. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
2. Turn the heat to high and reduce the stock until 2 tablespoons remain. Add the curry powder and stir; then add the heavy cream. Cook the cream mixture for 2 minutes to thicken slightly. When this is done, plate the Couscous Salad, top with a chicken breast and coat each breast with a liberal amount of the cream sauce. Garnish each plate with 2 sprigs of cilantro.
3. Couscous Salad:
4. 1 1/4 cups quick cooking couscous
5. 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, boiling hot
6. 1/2 cup raisins, chopped
7. 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
8. 1 medium shallot, minced
9. 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
10. 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
11. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12. Salt and pepper
13. Put the couscous in a medium bowl and pour in the boiling stock. Cover with aluminum foil and let sit for 10 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to incorporate. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
14. Yield: 4 cups
15. Home Cook Recipe: A viewer or guest of the show, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchen have not tested this recipe and therefore cannot make representation as to the results.
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