Spicy Thai Chicken Casserole

This tasty Thai dish is a great way to spice up dinner. From the coriander and cumin to the final zest of lime, this dish is traditional.

Ingredients:

• 5-6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 small chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce or to taste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 14 ounce can coconut milk
• 1-2 teaspoon grated lime zest

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a skillet. In a shallow bowl, mix together flour, salt and pepper. lightly coat chicken in flour and shake off any excess flour. Brown in hot oil on both sides, about 8 minutes per side, then transfer to a casserole dish. Add onion and garlic then saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in coriander, cumin, ginger, chili sauce, soy sauce and peanut butter then stir 1 minute. Add coconut milk then stir to blend and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken in casserole. Cover with foil and cook 25 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking about 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and tender. Just before serving, add grated lime zest. Serve with cooked rice.

Number of Servings: 4-6