Curry Chicken

The #1 dish that tops my all time favorites, curry chicken. I absolutely love Love LOVE this dish. If I could, I would eat this dish at least once a week but I rather not. The more I write about it, the hungrier I'm getting so let's just get to the point. And as always, enjoy!!!






Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken, about 3-4 lbs.
• juice of 2 fresh limes
• 3 large garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 scallions (green onion), finely chopped
• 1/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
• 1 1/2 tbsp. curry powder (add more if you want more curry tastes)
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 3 medium potatoes, washed and cubed

Preparation:

1. Cut chicken into small pieces, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick.
2. Pour lime juice into a large bowl of water to wash chicken then drain. (Not the 2 cups of water ingredient calls for)
3. In a small bowl, mix garlic, ginger and scallion and allow to sit for 30 minutes for flavors to blend.
4. Mix curry powder, allspice, sugar and salt. Rub onto chicken along with the garlic mixture and let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
5. In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat and brown the chicken for about 5-10 minutes on both sides.
6. Add water and potatoes and bring liquid to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked stirring occasionally. Chicken should be tender and the juices should run clear.
8. Serve hot with a bed of white rice.