Friday, October 3, 2008

Green Curry Chicken


Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut in 8 wedges
1 green bell pepper, cut in 8 wedges
1 stalk lemongrass, white bulb only
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh ginger
3 tablespoons Thai green curry paste, recipe follows
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 14 oz can of unsweetened coconut milk
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch strips
Sea salt
1 lime, juiced
Fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for garnish

Place a large, deep skillet over medium heat and coat with the oil. Saute the onion and green peppers for 3 minutes to soften. Split the piece of lemongrass down the middle and whack it with the flat side of a knife to open the flavor. Add the lemongrass, ginger, curry paste and lime leaves to the skillet and stir for 2 minutes.

Next, pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Lay the chicken pieces in the mixture to poach; add a pinch of salt. Stir together and simmer over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Squeeze in the lime juice and shower with basil and cilantro.

Serve in dinner bowls with lime wedges.

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