Regal Chicken Delight

- 1 1/3 cups (315 ml) white wine, chilled
- 1 1/2 pounds (675g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
- 1 cup (240 ml) crème fraiche
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
- 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 1/2 ounces (100g) diced fresh mango
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 fresh red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30g) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30g) tomato puree
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon (15g) concentrated chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon (15g) apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius
2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper
3. Place a large skillet on the stove and heat olive oil over medium heat
4. Toss in the chopped shallot and sauté until it turns soft about 3 to 4 minutes
5. Add the chicken and cook it until it gets a golden brown crust on all sides around 5 to 6 minutes
6. Grab a mixing bowl and combine mayonnaise, apricot jam, chicken broth, tomato puree, curry powder and a little salt and pepper
7. Throw in the diced mango, chopped celery and sliced chili pepper then stir everything together
8. Mix in the crème fraiche and lemon juice until fully incorporated
9. Add the cooked chicken into the bowl and stir it around so it gets fully coated in the sauce
10. Move the chicken mixture into a baking dish and place small pieces of butter evenly across the top
11. Slide the dish into the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce starts bubbling
12. Serve the dish hot with a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top and a side of your preference like salad, baked potatoes or rice
- mixing bowls
- large skillet
- whisk
- cutting board
- knife
- baking dish
- oven
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