Thai Chicken, Zucchini and Tomato Curry

By BobD

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced crosswise 1/3 inch thick
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 zucchini (1 pound), cut into 2-by-1/2-inch sticks
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons water
• Finely grated zest of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• Rice, for serving

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until just white throughout, 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Add the onion and stir-fry over moderately high heat for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and cherry tomatoes and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the curry paste, coconut milk, water, lime zest and lime juice and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and stir for 20 seconds. Stir in the cilantro. Transfer to bowls and serve with rice.