Add a touch of zest to the

A dusting of curry flavors this simple chicken dish. There’s no slicing or dicing for this meal. Ready-to-eat shredded carrots can be found in the produce section of the supermarket. They’re added to the rice just after the rice is cooked, warming them through while keeping their crisp texture.

The curry powder sold in supermarkets is a blend of about 15 herbs, spices and seeds. This type of powder loses its flavor quickly. If you have curry powder that is more than six months old, buy a new one. It will add more flavor to the dish.

Helpful Hints

n Chicken tenders or boneless, skinless chicken breast can be used instead of chicken thighs.

n A meat thermometer should read 165 degrees.

Countdown

n Microwave rice and add carrots.

n Assemble ingredients for chicken.

n Make chicken.

Shopping List

To buy: 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1 bottle curry powder, 1 small jar apricot jam, 1 carton heavy whipping cream, 1 package microwaveable brown rice, 1 small bunch scallions, 1 bag shredded carrots and 1 container olive oil spray.

Staples: olive oil, salt and black peppercorns.