Red curry chicken thighs with zucchini and carrots

Ingredients for 4 servings

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 shallot, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 carrots, sliced in half lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 can of red curry paste
1 can coconut milk
1/2 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
steamed rice for serving
lime wedges for serving

45 min

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375˚F.

2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 ½ tablespoons oil. Swirl oil around skillet.

3. Generously season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place each thigh into skillet, skin-side down. Sear thighs for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip each piece of chicken and continue to sear for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.

4. Transfer skillet to oven and bake thighs for 12 to 15 minutes or until just cooked through.

5. Remove thighs from oven and transfer onto a plate. Place skillet back over medium heat and add remaining oil. Add shallot and garlic and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add zucchini and continue to saute for 3 to 4 minutes.

6. Stir in curry paste and toast for 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk and stock until sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Nestle chicken thighs back into skillet, skin-side up and simmer in sauce for 6 to 8 minutes.

7. Scoop steamed rice into bowls and top each pile of rice with 1 or 2 chicken thighs. Ladle sauce into bowls and serve with lime wedges.

main courses, chicken, curry, one pot, thai, weeknight, multi-day September 11, 2020 04:50

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