Curry Chicken Chowder Recipe | Chef Jean-Pierre
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp
- Chicken¾ lb
- Onion · diced1
- Celery · diced2 cups
- Fennel · diced1
- Bell pepper · diced1
- Scallion · sliced3
- Thyme · chopped1 ½ tbsp
- Curry · powder2 tbsp
- Dried apricot · diced½ cups
- Raisin¼ cups
- Garlic · minced1 tbsp
- Chicken stock9 cups
- Sweet corn · frozen2 ½ cups
- Coconut milk13 ½ oz
- Heavy cream3–4 oz
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cornstarch · powder¼ cups
- Cumin3 tbsp
- Coriander seed2 tbsp
- Mustard seed1 tbsp
- Ginger · ground1 tbsp
- Chili powder · ground1 tbsp
- Turmeric · ground1 tbsp
- Chili flake · flakes2 tsp
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken pieces in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until light golden brown and about 85% cooked. Set aside.
- In a large soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onion for a couple of minutes.
- Add the celery, fennel (if using) and red bell pepper and cook until they begin to soften. Add the white parts of the scallions and cook until fragrant.
- Add the curry powder and cook briefly to release its flavors. Then add the dried apricots, raisins and garlic.
- When the garlic is fragrant, add the chicken stock and cook for about 30 to 35 minutes over very low heat.
- Add the corn, coconut milk, heavy cream, green parts of the scallions and the reserved chicken. Keep at a gentle simmer for a few more minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
- Thicken the chowder with the cornstarch and water mixture to the desired consistency.
Summarized from Chef Jean-Pierre's video. Watch it for the details.
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