Easy Grilled Curry Chicken
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Curry and apple sauce might sound like an unusual mix, but they played so well in the making of this Grilled Curry Chicken Dinner.
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While I love to unwind by cooking, I simply deplore the idea of having to run to the grocery store when I am out of an ingredient. Instead, I opt to sub in something else. Like I did with these Grilled Curry Chicken breasts.
Usually, when I make curried chicken of any sort, I usually use tomato paste. As I was out of tomato paste, I ended up using some apple sauce. I didn’t think apple sauce would jive with the spice mix I had on hand. In fact, when I first grilled these chicken breasts up, I had my daughter taste them first. When she gave them the thumbs up, I took a taste and was surprised at how beautifully the apple sauce harmoniously drew together the turmeric, curry powder and smoked paprika. And, it added just a hint of sweet to this dinner too. The apple sauce worked so well that the next time I’m trying to grill up some sweet and spicy chicken, I will have to sub in applesauce instead of honey to keep the overall sugar content lower.
I also used coconut milk instead of regular milk for us lactose intolerant folks and I used Mazola Corn Oil instead of butter to grill these Curry Chicken breasts up. As seen in this Salmon Hash and this Bean and Veggie Pasta Bake, I am a huge fan of Mazola Corn Oil.
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Getting back to these Grilled Curry Chicken, my daughter and I enjoyed these with cucumber ribbons and zucchini fries. These would also pair well with that Bean & Veggie Pasta Bake I mentioned earlier.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Mazola Corn Oil
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp coconut milk
- 2 tbsp apple sauce
- 2 chicken breasts
Instructions
- Add curry powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, Mazola corn oil, pepper, and salt to a bowl and mix well.
- Then add in the apple sauce and coconut milk and mix into a thick paste.
- Generously coat the chicken breasts with the apple sauce mix and place on hot grill. Grill for 5-8 minutes on each side or until thermometer reads 165 F.
- Serve with cucumber ribbons and zucchini fries.
Your pictures are stunning and this looks fabulous! I will definitely give this a try!
Looks really delicious with those zucchini fries!
I am all about anything curry. This looks incredible! I never would have thought to use applesauce, what a great idea!
This looks amazing! You’re right, I wouldn’t think to add apple sauce to this, but I bet it adds the most amazing flavour! I need to try this ASAP!
Yum! I’ve never used corn oil before. Must get some!
I love your creativity with this dish! The flavors totally work and a bonus that it’s so easy to make!
Oh man, I’ve totally been there, done that way too many times when I had to go running to the store for an ingredient. Ugh! This grilled chicken really is easy, and it looks absolutely delicious! Great tips about the smoke points of different oils, too. Super important to keep that in mind!
These are curry flavors just made for summer in this grilled curry chicken. Break out the grill!
what a super easy recipe – such a short list of ingredients. This is perfect for dinnertime any day of the week.
Such a delicious looking dish, I love all the ingredients you used to make the curry and especially the apple sauce! What a clever way to bring lots of flavours ๐
I am new to curry, but I have already fell in love with some curry containing recipes. Your recipe is a keeper! Thank you.
I never thought to use applesauce instead of honey. Such a great idea to keep the sugar down in a recipe.
Mmmm, curry. LOVE the stuff! And it’s great with chicken. And apple anything! Good recipe — thanks.
Marinade makes chicken tasty and juicy. I sliced the chicken long wise , put on skewers and grilled in cast iron pan. Came out great. Will definitely do again! Thanks.
Curry and apple sauce eh? Well it’s not a combination I’ve heard of before but I’m willing to give it a go Shashi! Sounds amazing. And anyway, those grilled chicken breasts look amazing!!