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Chicken with Curry Coconut Sauce
6 Boneless chicken breasts
Special paste:
1/4 tsp.(50 ml) olive oil
2 tsp. (25 ml) lime juice
1 tbs. (15 ml) chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) dried
2 cloves garlic - chopped
1 tsp. (5 ml) paprika
1 tsp. (5 ml) allspice
1/2 tsp. (2 ml) cayenne
1/4 tsp. (1 ml) ground cloves
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
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Instructions
Trim chicken breasts of any excess skin or fat. In a food processor or by hand combine 3 tbs. (45 ml) oil, lime juice, thyme, garlic, paprika, allspice, cayenne, cloves, salt and pepper. Spread over chicken breasts and under skin. Marinate 2 hours or overnight in refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 400 degree F (200 C). In a nonstick skillet, on medium-high heat, add remaining oil. Brown chicken, skin side down for 3 minutes. Turn over and cook another 2 minutes. Remove to baking dish. Bake for 20 Minutes or until chicken juices are clear.
Curry Coconut Sauce
Ingredients
2 tbs. (25 ml)
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbs. (15 ml) finely chopped ginger
1 tsp. (5 ml) curry powder
1/4 cup (50 ml) mango chutney
1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock
1 tbs. (15 ml) lemon juice
1/2 cup (125 ml) coconut milk
1 1 tbs. honey
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tbs. (45 ml) chopped fresh coriander or mint
Instructions
Drain fat from skilled used to cook chicken and add oil. On medium heat, sauté onion until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and curry powder and cook another 3 minutes or until well incorporated. Mix in chutney and chicken stock. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Add lemon juice and coconut milk, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Strain sauce return to skillet and stir in coriander or mint. Place chicken on serving dish and drizzle with sauce. Serves 6
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