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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Curry sauce makes this version of chicken and rice stand out from all the others. Your guests will think you spent hours in the kitchen preparing this impressive dish. Ingredients:
1 cup chicken broth |
1 teaspoon curry powder |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix |
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (8 ounces) |
10 ounces fresh pearl onions, cooked according to package directions |
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned |
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up |
curry sauce: |
1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt |
1/2 cup ricotta cheese |
1/3 cup chutney |
1 tablespoon king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons curry powder |
2 tablespoons slivered almonds |
Directions:
1. In an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, combine broth, curry powder, paprika and seasoning mix from the rice. Top with rice, mushrooms, onions and green pepper.
2. Arrange chicken pieces on top. Cover and bake at 425° for 50 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine yogurt, ricotta cheese, chutney, flour and curry powder. Process until smooth; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with almonds. Increase oven temperature to 475°. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes. Yield: 4-6 servings.
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