CREAMY GINGER CHICKEN

Creamy Ginger Chicken image

Provided by mariettaE

Categories Curries

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sesame or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 minced garlic cloves
2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
salt and pepper
1/4 light cream or 1/4 half-and-half
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup almonds, chopped (optional)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 2 tbls minced ginger, 1 tbls oil, and all the: broth, soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), red pepper flakes, curry powder, cornstarch, and sugar.
Heat 1 tbls oil or butter in large skillet on medium-low heat.
Add onion, cook 3-5 minutes until just translucent.
Add sliced red bell pepper. Cook 2 minutes longer.
Add garlic and remaining ginger. Cook until fragrant about 30 seconds.
Add cooked chicken with a couple dashes of salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
Add curry sauce and stir, cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to lowest setting. Stir in cream and cilantro until combined and sauce thickens.
Top with almonds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.1, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 722.6, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.3, Protein 5.6