%3Amax_bytes(150000)%3Astrip_icc()%2F8181230-b6c66196ca7243b6ae45b770a2e0e065.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Apricot Chicken Curry
Prep
30 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Hard
This apricot chicken curry is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just over an hour and tastes like you've been cooking all day. The beauty of this dish is how the sweet apricot nectar and dried apricots balance the warm spices, creating this incredibly comforting sauce that clings to tender drumsticks and vegetables. Plus, apricots are packed with vitamin A, which is great for your eyes and immune system. What I love most is that it's simple enough for a casual family meal but impressive enough to serve guests, and the ingredients are all things I usually have on hand already.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 88 chicken drumsticks, salt and pepper to taste
- 22 tablespoons olive oil
- 33 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 44 cups apricot nectar
- 11 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed
- 11 tablespoon water
- 33 tablespoons madras curry powder
- 11 cup dried apricots
- 11 large onion, roughly chopped
- 11 large green bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 44 carrots, thinly sliced
- 11 fresh green chile pepper, minced (optional)
- ½ cup chopped water chestnuts (Optional)½ cup chopped water chestnuts (optional)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is softened and is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Place the drumsticks in the skillet, and brown the chicken on all sides, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the skillet to the oven.
- 3
Bake the chicken drumsticks in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Bring the apricot nectar to a boil in a large pot over medium-high eat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl; stir cornstarch mixture and curry powder into the apricot nectar. Add dried apricots. Transfer the baked drumsticks into the apricot mixture.
- 5
Heat the skillet used to cook the chicken over medium heat. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, carrots, and green chile pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened. Pour the drumsticks and apricot sauce into the skillet. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in water chestnuts just before serving.
Recipe Variations
Get AI-powered ingredient substitution suggestions.
You Might Also Like
Ultimate roast potatoes
After years of experimenting, I've finally cracked the code for roast potatoes that are impossibly crispy on the outside and fluffy within. The secret is using duck fat, which contains oleic acid, a heart healthy monounsaturated fat that's actually good for you. What I love most is how simple this really is: just potatoes, fat, flour, and salt. From prep to plate in just over an hour, you'll have restaurant quality results without any fuss. Trust me, once you try these, you'll never go back.
Tropical Quinoa (Ww)
This tropical quinoa bowl has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in just forty minutes and tastes like a mini vacation on a plate. Quinoa is one of my favorite ingredients since it's a complete protein with all nine essential amino acids, making it so satisfying and perfect for keeping energy levels steady. The combination of papaya, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro brings vibrant flavors and colors, while the rice wine vinegar and orange zest add just the right brightness. Best part is the ingredient list is simple and affordable, yet feels fancy enough to impress anyone at your table.
Coconut & raspberry crush
Have you tried making a drink that's both refreshing and genuinely good for you? This coconut and raspberry crush is my go to when I want something special without the fuss. The best part is how quick it comes together in just ten minutes of prep. Coconut water is absolutely fantastic for hydration, packed with natural electrolytes that your body actually needs. I love combining it with tart raspberries and a hint of mint for that perfect balance of sweet and zingy. It's simple, it's delicious, and honestly, it feels like you're treating yourself to something fancy.
Reviews
Sign in to write a review.