Curried Chicken Or Shrimp With Cinnamon Basmati Rice

Curried Chicken Or Shrimp With Cinnamon Basmati Rice


1. Using a citrus zester or the small holes of a box grater, zest oranges.

2. Squeeze juices of oranges into a small bowl.

3. Set zest and juice aside.

4. In a large bowl, combine half of the zest with the shrimp (or chicken), 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, 1/4 tsp.

5. salt, and 1/4 tsp.

6. pepper.

7. Toss to coat.

8. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

9. Cook shrimp until bright pink, 2 minutes per side.

10. (Or cook chicken pieces until juices run clear.) Transfer to a plate.

11. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil.

12. Add onion, celery, dried oregano, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.

13. Add orange and tomato juices; cook until liquid starts to thicken, aabout 8 minutes.

14. Return shrimp (or chicken) to skillet and heat thoroughly, about 2 minutes.

15. Stir in cream.

16. Add remaining orange zest; season with salt and pepper.

17. Serve over Cinnamon Basmati Rice with Golden Raisins and garnish with fresh oregano.

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