Creamy Ginger Chicken

Submitted by mariettaE

"Silky asian-indian inspired ginger spiced dish made easy with rotisserie chicken. Turn up or down the amount of ginger to give it a more or less of the fresh spicy kick. Serve over rice, maybe with some steamed broccoli...Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons sesame or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 light cream or 1/4 half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup almonds, chopped (optional)

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbls minced ginger, 1 tbls oil, and all the: broth, soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), red pepper flakes, curry powder, cornstarch, and sugar.
2. Heat 1 tbls oil or butter in large skillet on medium-low heat.
3. Add onion, cook 3-5 minutes until just translucent.
4. Add sliced red bell pepper. Cook 2 minutes longer.
5. Add garlic and remaining ginger. Cook until fragrant about 30 seconds.
6. Add cooked chicken with a couple dashes of salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
7. Add curry sauce and stir, cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
8. Reduce heat to lowest setting. Stir in cream and cilantro until combined and sauce thickens.
9. Top with almonds and serve.