Thai Chicken Curry

The weather in Los Angeles today was magnificent. I was lucky enough to spend part of the day with my daughter and some friends at a park, and by the time I got home I felt like cooking something as fresh as the weather. 

What I landed on was an old favorite from the Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast series. I think the secret to this recipe is the fresh lime juice. It really brings the dish to life. I will say that it doesn't look nearly as good as it tastes, but if you're in the mood for something light, fresh and full of flavor, this will not disappoint.

I've also been eating a lot of lasagna and meatloaf lately (thank you make-ahead dishes that can go straight to the freezer!), so I was craving something different. Here it is.

Thai Chicken Curry

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast: Weeknight

2 limes

1 1/4 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Salt and pepper

3 Tbsp canola oil

3/4 of a bag of frozen green beans, cut

1 1/2 Tbsp thai red curry paste

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk**

2/3 cup chicken broth

1 Tbsp asian fish sauce

Brown rice

Grate 1 teaspoon zest from the limes, and squeeze 1/4 cup juice. Set aside. Cut the chicken into strips and season with salt an pepper. In a frying pan, warm the oil. Add the chicken and cook until golden. Transfer chicken to a plate. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the chicken.

Stir the curry paste into the pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the coconut milk, broth and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer and stir until well mixed. Stir in the reserved lime zest and juice.

Return the chicken and green beans to the pan and stir to combine. Simmer until the chicken is opaque throughout. Serve over your favorite rice.

**Be sure to shake the can of coconut milk very well before opening it.

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[Dolce & Gabbana it jeans]

e Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast series. I think the secret to this recipe is the fresh lime juice. It really brings the dish to life. I will say that it doesn't look nearly as good as it tastes, but if you're in the mood for something light, fresh and full of flavor, this will not disappoint.
-Dolce & Gabbana it jeans
I've also been eating a lot of lasagna and meatloaf lately (thank you make-ahead dishes that can go straight to the freezer!), so I was