Tangy Apple Curry Chicken and Veggie Stew

DIRECTIONS

• In a large skillet, saute for 2 minutes.
• Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, salt, pepper and a pinch of cinnamon; cook, stirring for 2 minutes, or until onion is softened.
• Add the chicken thighs; brown for 5 minutes on each side, adding more oil if necessary to prevent burning, leave in the pot.
• Reduce heat to medium; stir in lemon rind and lemon juice or white wine (if using).
• Cook, stirring and scraping up any brown bits.
• In a bowl, whisk flour into milk or half and half cream.
• Gradually stir in the milk/flour mixture with the chicken stock into the pot.
• Add in the chopped carrots.
• Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to med-low; cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is no longer pink, and carrots are tender.
• Stir in apples; cook, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until heated through, and stew is thickened.