PINEAPPLE CURRY CHICKEN

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Curry has a moderate to strong flavor, so add it early in the cooking process for good balance with pineapple, coconut and ginger. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
6 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (12 ounces each)
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup julienned carrots
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup light coconut milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons curry powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked rice
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
Toasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 3/4 cup juice. Place the chicken, beans, vegetables and pineapple in a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine coconut milk and cornstarch until smooth. Stir in the sugar, curry powder, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, lime juice, pepper flakes and reserved juice; pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low for until chicken is tender, 6-8 hours. Serve with rice; sprinkle with basil and, if desired, coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 59g protein.

Theresa Lapin
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it and said it was one of the best dishes I've ever made.


Jose Rosario
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Yelhsa CR
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


ZjemCiKapcia
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it!


Cute
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I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but this dish was surprisingly good! The sweetness of the pineapple balanced out the spiciness of the curry perfectly.


mir nadimulislam
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This was a great recipe! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and it turned out so tender and juicy.


Imran ali Nohrio
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it and said it was one of the best dishes I've ever made.


Oh I Alom
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This dish was easy to make and it tasted great! I will definitely be making it again.


Faisal k
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Aarati Khadka
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it!


milla samuels
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I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but this dish was surprisingly good! The sweetness of the pineapple balanced out the spiciness of the curry perfectly.


Brent Butler
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This was a great recipe! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and it turned out so tender and juicy.


Hemayat wisal
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it and said it was one of the best dishes I've ever made.


Jaden Kotzee
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I will definitely be making it again.