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Apricot Chicken Curry

[heart_this] · Aug 25, 2008 · 55 Comments

Apricot Chicken Curry

The farmers market was full of apricots and I wanted to do something with them. I remembered seeing a recipe for a Thai inspired apricot chicken a while ago and I liked the sound of using apricots in a savoury dish. I also really like the sound of using Thai flavours as I was itching to use some more of the red curry paste that I had just made. In addition to an apricot sauce I wanted nice chunks of apricots as well as the chicken to form the body of the curry. I was thinking that I would make a pretty standard Thai curry except that the coconut milk would be replaced by pureed apricots. Since I was already using apricots I thought that it would be nice to use some apricot preserves for the sweetener instead of the palm sugar. The apricot chicken curry came together quickly and easily and it was really good! The apricot sauce was a nice balance of sweet, salty, tart and spicy and it was so full of apricot goodness. I really enjoyed the fruit based curry sauce. I served the apricot chicken curry on some aromatic coconut jasmine rice.

Apricot Chicken Curry

Apricot Chicken Curry

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 4 apricots (stoned and peeled)
  • 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1/2 lime (juice and zest)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bit sized pieces)
  • 6 apricots (stoned and peeled and cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 red chili (sliced)
directions
  1. Puree the apricots, apricot preserves, fish sauce, lime juice and zest in a food processor.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan.
  3. Add the red curry paste and saute for a minute.
  4. Add the chicken and the apricot sauce and simmer until the chicken is cooked, about 6-10 minutes.
  5. Add the apricots and simmer for a minute.
  6. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
  7. Serve on coconut jasmine rice and garnish with sliced red chilies.
Option: For One-Pan: Make this a one-pan meal by adding 1 cup of rice and 2 cups broth or water (or 8 ounces of pasta and 2 1/4 cups broth or water) to the sauce in step 4 and simmer, covered, until cooked, about 20 minutes (or 12 minutes for pasta).
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Chicken, Curry, Food, Gluten-free, Low-carb, Main Course, One-Pan, One-Pot, Recipe, Thai

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Comments

  1. Poonam says

    August 25, 2008 at 10:34 pm

    Thats lovely! Summer fruit and colors of fall.

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  2. Gloria (Canela) says

    August 25, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    Look really good Kevin!! as always! Gloria

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  3. Mrs. L says

    August 25, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    Though I rarely eat them, I do like apricots. I have yet, I think, to ever cook with them! Must thing about that next time I’m at the farmers market and they are available.

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  4. Chocolate Shavings says

    August 25, 2008 at 11:59 pm

    Chicken and curry seems like a great combo!

    http://www.chocolateshavings.ca

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  5. meeso says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:26 am

    You are so creative with food! You certainly don’t eat boring dishes anymore!

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  6. Mrs Ergül says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:52 am

    Apricot curry! Sounds exotic 🙂

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  7. maybelle's mom says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:54 am

    yum. it is so colorful.

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  8. Sharon says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:54 am

    That’s quite an inventive dish! I had never heard of pairing apricots with curry but I like it.

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  9. Bridgett says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:40 am

    Wow, apricot and curry…now that sounds yummy!

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  10. Amber says

    August 26, 2008 at 3:06 am

    I have had dried apricots and curry in a cous cous salad before, but I never considered it hot with chicken. Nice idea.

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  11. Jan says

    August 26, 2008 at 3:12 am

    I do an apricot beef stir fry that is excellent, but I had never thought of using them in curry. This looks super, Kevin.

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  12. Nina's Kitchen (Nina Timm) says

    August 26, 2008 at 3:44 am

    I always put dried apricots in my chicken curry, but never even thought about using fresh…..what a great idea??Thanks Kevin

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  13. The Renouf Family says

    August 26, 2008 at 3:52 am

    That’s gorgeous and a great use of summer fruits. I made blueberry muffins this weekend too. Gotta get those last blueberries in.

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  14. Alexa says

    August 26, 2008 at 4:08 am

    I love your playful curries Kevin. This one looks great.

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  15. Beachlover says

    August 26, 2008 at 4:50 am

    what a creative idea using apricot for curry chicken!!

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  16. Helene says

    August 26, 2008 at 5:05 am

    Yummy supper. I love curries. This is nice with the apricots.

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  17. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    August 26, 2008 at 5:09 am

    A gorgeous dish! What a flavorful combination!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  18. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    August 26, 2008 at 6:12 am

    What an interesting curry! Chicken and apricots go so well together. It looks delicious!

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  19. daphne says

    August 26, 2008 at 9:20 am

    Sweet and spicy..that goes so well with rice!

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  20. Clumbsy Cookie says

    August 26, 2008 at 9:27 am

    I neve had apricots in a curry! You’re so clever!

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  21. Sylvie says

    August 26, 2008 at 9:49 am

    What a great colour the apricots add as well. Lovely dish, Kevin,

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  22. Pearlsofeast says

    August 26, 2008 at 11:56 am

    I heard about apricot curry but never tried it,sounds great and looks Fantastic.

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  23. Kim says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:14 pm

    Kevin, just wonderful and I am a big fan of curry. Apricots are so pricey that I usually walk by them but I must give them a try regardless. Thanks, well done…

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  24. VeggieGirl says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:04 pm

    Oooh, the fruit-based curry sauce sounds enticing!

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  25. Cara says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    sounds delicious! can’t go wrong with a spicy and sweet combination.

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  26. Psychgrad says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    Looks very delicious.

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  27. Steph says

    August 26, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    My mouth is watering after looking at your dish and I’m not even a fan of curry!

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  28. Marjie says

    August 26, 2008 at 3:25 pm

    I do love apricots, and a sweet accompaniment to chicken is always terrific.

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  29. Pam says

    August 26, 2008 at 4:34 pm

    What a wonderful recipe. I love fresh apricots and I am sure they are fantastic with curry. Nice job.

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  30. Bev's Jewelry says

    August 26, 2008 at 4:35 pm

    This sounds wonderful. I have a recipe for chicken and apricot jam and yogurt. Very easy but not everyone in my family really likes it. This sounds like a great one to try since I really love apricot flavor and chicken.
    Bev

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  31. Cheryl says

    August 26, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    I would of never have thought to use Apricots in a curry. Excellent idea!

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  32. Aggie says

    August 26, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    What a great sounding combination! I am now craving this!!

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  33. Darius T. Williams says

    August 26, 2008 at 7:05 pm

    Looks like you have a bit of heat going on in there – looks good.

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

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  34. CECIL says

    August 26, 2008 at 7:30 pm

    You are so inspiring! I have always used apricot preserve as some base for chutney for sandwiches, but never curry! Looks so good!!

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  35. Dawn says

    August 26, 2008 at 7:49 pm

    Oh yeah apricots and curry are such a good and powerful combo–I love this!

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  36. Maria says

    August 26, 2008 at 7:53 pm

    Love the colors in this dish! Superb!

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  37. Carmen says

    August 26, 2008 at 8:39 pm

    you always have the most creative recipes! i love how they are inspired by what you find at the farmer’s market. unfortunately, there aren’t any markets closeby to me – i go to one close to my work that’s open once a week – but nothing near my home. i would never have thought of an apricot curry but would love to try this sometime.

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  38. Ginny says

    August 26, 2008 at 11:12 pm

    I love this dish! So creative and delicious!

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  39. Mochachocolata Rita says

    August 27, 2008 at 6:08 am

    hi kev! i made chicken curry with the pink peaches hehehe they look pale like potatoes tho

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  40. Anonymous says

    August 27, 2008 at 6:23 am

    yummmm…..this is going on my “to make” list! Thanks!

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  41. diva says

    August 27, 2008 at 7:22 am

    gorgeous curry! does the apricot preserve make it quite sweet though? looks fantastic – my mum used to make something like a mango curry. this reminds me of it.

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  42. cindy* says

    August 27, 2008 at 7:29 am

    what a beautiful dish! this makes me want curry.

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  43. Mike of Mike's Table says

    August 27, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever had a curry like this, but I love the sound of it. I’ll have to give this a shot while there’s still good looking apricots available

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  44. Rosie says

    August 27, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    Apricot curry – one gorgeous dish kevin!

    Rosie x

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  45. Jeanne says

    August 27, 2008 at 3:25 pm

    Oh Kevin, this appeals to my South African heart! We are always cooking meat/poultry with fruit, and apricots are a favourite. My mom used to make an apricot and mayonnaise chicken casserole that was my favourite.

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  46. Pam says

    August 27, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    The farmer’s market you go to must be amazing! You have a never ending supply of good stuff!

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  47. ~Madeline~ says

    August 27, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    Mmmm, this sounds so good. I have a bunch of apricots coming in my produce box this week, I think I know what I’ll be doing with them.

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  48. farida says

    August 27, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    Kevin, what a creative dish you’ve made! I love apricots in savory dishes – we use them in toppings for pilaffs mostly, with lamb and other yummy goodies. Your recipe is fantastic!

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  49. HoneyB says

    August 28, 2008 at 10:07 am

    ohh yummmm!!

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  50. gocbep says

    August 29, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    This looks so yummy! I bet apricot added great taste to the curry.
    BTW, thanks for stopping by my place 🙂

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  51. Jaime says

    August 31, 2008 at 5:03 am

    adding apricot to curry is a great idea 🙂

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  52. gaga says

    September 22, 2008 at 1:53 am

    Yum, I love mixing fruit into a savory dish. Plus I love curry!

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  53. Anonymous says

    February 24, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    This recipe is awesome. Thankyou.

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  54. Anonymous says

    May 10, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Is the fish sauce necessary? It doesn't sound too appealing..

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  55. Kevin says

    May 11, 2011 at 9:37 am

    Anonymous: Soy sauce would work as well if you prefer.

    Reply

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