Curried chicken and shrimp w/grapes

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2eachesBoneless chicken breasts about 1 lb
1poundsMedium size shrimp shell and devein
2tablespoonsButter
½cupChopped onion
1teaspoonChopped garlic
½cupChopped celery
2tablespoonsCurry powder
2smallsRipe plum tomatoes cut into small cubes
1smallBanana cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1cupPeeled and cubed apples
1eachBay leaf
2cupsFresh/canned chicken broth
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1cupSeedless white grapes
4tablespoonsCoarsely chopped fresh coriander

Directions

Cut chicken breasts into 8-10 strips about 1½ inches long. In saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter; saute onion and garlic. Add celery. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Do not brown. Sprinkle with curry powder; stir. Stir in tomatoes, banana, apples and bay leaf.

Add the broth, salt and pepper, simmer 10 minutes. Heat remaining butter in nonstick skillet. Add chicken; cook for 3 minutes. Add shrimp, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Remove bay leaf and pour curry mixture into food processor or blender. Blend to a fine texture. Add grapes to chicken mixture. Pour curry sauce over and blend well. Bring to a simmer for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with coriander.

Submitted By FRED TOWNER On 10-16-94