Apricot Butter Chicken

April 26, 2019

This dish is a twist on the old family favourite - Apricot Chicken. A few tablespoons of Love My Earth Organic's Butter Chicken Spice Mix creates a delicious meal the whole family can enjoy.

Ingredients

1 kg chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
3-4 tablespoons Love My Earth Organic Butter Chicken Curry Powder
1 can (400ml) coconut cream or cream
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil or ghee
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the Butter Chicken Curry Powder. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
Sauté the aromatics: Heat oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the spices: Stir in the remaining Butter Chicken Curry Powder and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release the aromatic flavours.
Create the sauce: Pour in the coconut cream and chicken stock. Add the chopped apricots and honey (if using). Stir well to combine.
Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the curry simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. The apricots will soften and add a beautiful sweetness to the dish.
Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with steamed basmati rice or naan bread.

Tips

For a richer flavour, use full-fat coconut cream instead of regular cream
You can substitute fresh apricots when in season - use about 8-10 fresh apricots, pitted and halved
This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavours develop
For a quick version, use our Butter Chicken Quick Stix Mix - just add chicken, cream, and apricots!