POULET A LA CREOLE (CURRIED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE, CUCUMBER, AND COCONUT)
Curry and coconut, star anise and saffron - here is a recipe that demonstrates the powerful union of Caribbean and Asian food so often found in New World cuisine. The coconut milk's richness inclines me toward a simple starch accompaniment. I often serve it with basic white rice.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the Seasoned Flour: If you are making the seasoned flour, simply mix together the flour, salt, and the peppers together in a bowl. Dust the chicken with the flour, shaking off any excess. Reserve.
- For the Chicken: In a large skillet, cook the bacon in the canola oil over medium heat, until it has rendered some of its fat. Add the chicken in batches, skin side down and sear, 2 minutes per side, turning once, until golden on all sides. Transfer the chicken to a roasting pan fitted with a rack; set the skillet aside. Bake the chicken for 25 to 35 minutes.
- For the Curry Sauce: Set the skillet you seared the chicken in over medium-high heat and add the garlic, Scotch bonnet, and red onion. Stir well to coat and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the curry powder, stir well, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the orange juice, star anise, and saffron and cook, stirring for 2 minutes, as the juice reduces by 1/2.
- Add the chicken stock and stir, then add the vanilla bean, bay leaf, and coconut milk and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- While the sauce is simmering, put the cucumber in a colander and toss with salt. Let stand for 20 minutes, stirring now and then to distribute the salt. (The salt will pull excess water out of the cucumber.) Rinse the cucumber well under cold running water and drain. Blot with paper towels.
- Pass the curry sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a smaller skillet. Add the tomatoes and heat through. Keep warm over very low heat.
- To serve, put 2 pieces of chicken on each plate. Spoon the curry sauce over and scatter the cucumber and pineapple over the top.
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Momtaz Mohammadzay
[email protected]This dish is a winner! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Empires Chikezie
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I love the combination of flavors.
Mahedi Sumon
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal to make ahead of time, as it tastes even better the next day.
Nikeeta Shrestha
[email protected]I love the way the curry and coconut flavors blend together in this dish. It's a unique and delicious take on chicken.
cnicetreasures
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make.
Gladys Muchora
[email protected]I love the sweet and tangy flavor of this dish. The pineapple and cucumber add a nice freshness to the curry.
Whylove Me
[email protected]This dish is a great way to change up your usual chicken routine. The curry and coconut give it a unique flavor that is sure to please.
Balungile Maziya
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Md Suladdin
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the creamy sauce and the tender chicken.
Tede
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Mahar Kashif
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal to make ahead of time, as it tastes even better the next day.
Manika Lama
[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination in this dish. The curry and coconut give it a warm and savory flavor, while the pineapple and cucumber add a refreshing sweetness.
Bontwe
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly balanced.
Jontae Flemmings
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious.
Jamaica Love
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the curry, pineapple, cucumber, and coconut all came together perfectly. I especially loved the sweet and tangy pineapple sauce.