A great combination of flavors! Serves 4
4 boneless breast of chicken
˝ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons curry powder
salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 generous cup chopped scallions
2 stalks of celery, chopped
3 tart, crisp apples, peeled, cored & chopped
2 cups chicken broth
cayenne pepper to taste
Cut the chicken up into 1-inch thick strips. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, 1 teaspoon of the curry powder and a generous pinch of salt to season. Dust the chicken pieces to coast the seasoned flour and set aside.
Heat the oil and butter in a large sauté pan. Sauté the chicken pieces until golden brown all over. Remove the chicken from the pan and reserve. Add the scallions, celery and apples and sauté until tender and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken, add the chicken broth and remaining teaspoon of curry powder. Bring to a low simmer and season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.
Serve hot over white steamed rice.