CARIBBEAN MINI BANANA AND PINEAPPLE CURRY

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This is a quick and easy weekday dinner. Mild curry with refreshing topical flavors. Great served over basmati rice.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon canola oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped to bite size pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon mild curry paste (I use Caribbean or Jamaican curry) or 1 tablespoon curry powder (I use Caribbean or Jamaican curry)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
3 bananas, mini firm and ripe (use 2 small bananas if you can't find the mini)
1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped, you can use canned
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
coriander leaves, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper, cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Remove to a plate.
  • Add onions, red pepper, and garlic to the pan, cook stirring for about 3 minutes or until softened.
  • Add curry paste and cook stirring for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken stock and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
  • Peel and chop bananas into 1-inch chunks and add to skillet along with the reserved chicken.
  • Simmer about 5 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
  • Add pineapple and stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water.
  • Add to the pan stir for one minute or until thickened slightly.
  • Sprinkle with coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 521.8, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 18.3, Protein 22.1

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