Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons mild yellow curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste or ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can coconut milk, shaken well
  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 1/2 pounds orange sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large apple, such as a Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and grated
  • Steamed rice, for serving

Method

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and warm until hot.
  • Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until it softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the curry powder, tomato paste, Worcestershire, honey, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking until the sauce is smooth and combined.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil.
  • Add the coconut milk, chicken, sweet potatoes, and apple and stir to combine.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken and vegetables are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Taste and season with salt if necessary.
  • Serve over rice.