Marinated Chicken Breast With Coconut Curry Sauce |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 42 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This is different from any other curry I've made in that the chicken is first marinated, and not cooked in the curry sauce itself. The contrasting yet complementary flavors of the marinade and sauce make for an unusual and attractive dish. Preparation time includes 2 hour marinating time. Do not marinate this overnight as the lemon juice will break the fibers of the chicken down too much. Ingredients:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
4 tablespoons plain yogurt |
1 lemon, juice of |
1/2 teaspoon garam masala |
1/2 teaspoon turmeric |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
salt and pepper |
1 red chile, seeded and chopped (or leave seeds in if you like it spicier) |
1 lemon grass root, white only,chopped |
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed |
1 lime, juice of |
1 shallot, finely chopped |
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped |
1 tablespoon peanut oil |
200 ml coconut milk |
Directions:
1. Prepare marinade by mixing in a shallow dish the yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala,and turmeric.
2. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well with the marinade.
3. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
5. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and brown the chicken on both sides.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Transfer chicken to a small roasting pan and cook in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until juices run clear.
8. As this is cooking, place the chili, lemon grass, coriander seeds, lime juice, shallot, garlic and ginger in a small food processor and blend into a paste.
9. Heat the peanut oil in a small sauce pan.
10. Add in the paste and gently fry for 5 minutes, stirring often.
11. Add in the coconut milk and mix well.
12. Bring to a boil, stirring, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens.
13. Remove the chicken to the serving plate and spoon the sauce over the top.
14. Serve with rice.
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