Recipe: Siamese Chicken Curry (using cooked chicken)

SIAMESE CHICKEN CURRY

3 tbsp curry powder
2 tbsp cider vinegar
3 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp basil, chopped (or 2 tsp dried basil)
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups canned low-fat chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream
3/4 tsp coconut extract
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut in 1/2-inch pieces

Stir curry powder and vinegar in small bowl to blend; set aside.

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.

Add curry mixture; stir 2 minutes.

Add basil and crushed red pepper, stir 1 minute.

Add broth, cream and coconut extract; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes.

Add chicken; stir until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

Servings: 4
Source: Bon Appetit, August 1995