Ingredients
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2 small heads broccoli
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1 red onion
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2 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup vegetable oilor other neutral oil, but don't use olive oil
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1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp Thai green curry paste
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1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp smooth peanut butter
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1 tsp salt
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1 lime
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steamed jasmine or sushi rice, to serve
Directions
This fun fusion dish is ready in less than an hour and gobbled up even faster! Full of aromatic Thai flavors from the curry paste, nutty earthiness from the peanut butter, and just the right amount of spice after the addition of honey; not to mention the protein and veggies are all done in one dish, baked in the oven for a very laid back dinner. I’ve been wanting to post this recipe for quite some time and I’m very excited to finally do so. I ate this for the first time at a friend’s house and fell in love with it. She was kind enough to share her recipe with me, and I wanted to share it where anyone could enjoy it. It is in no way traditional or authentic, but that’s what fusion dishes are all about. The Thai curry paste is the crux of this dish, so get yourself down to the asian market and buy a good one! Bake and enjoy!
Thank you Gale 🙂 <3
Steps
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1
Done
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Preheat oven to 400F. Cut the broccoli into florets and slice the red onion into half moons. Cube the chicken. |
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2
Done
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Saute the onions and broccoli in a little bit of oil over medium high heat until just beginning to soften (preferably in a much bigger pan than I had on hand in order to reduce steaming, or just cook in batches). We just want to get a little bit of browning and flavor development. |
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3
Done
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Combine the cubed chicken with the honey, oil, curry, peanut butter, salt, and juice from the lime (about 2 Tbsp). Be sure to use vegetable oil or any type of neutral tasting oil, but don't substitute with olive oil. |
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4
Done
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Add all the chicken and vegetables to an 11x7" or 9x9" roasting dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken registers 165F. Remove from the oven and let cool briefly before digging in and serving with delicous steamed rice. |
