Chicken Curry with lime

1 stewing chicken , about 4 pounds, cut up 3 cups hot water 1 onion 4 cloves 3 peppercorns 1 small carrot 2 1/2 teaspoons salt , divided 2 tablespoons butter[...]

3/4 cup ranch dressing 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 garlic clove , pressed 1 For dressing: Combine dressing ingredients, whisk until[...]