Ginger Curry Chicken Breasts with Broccoli and Onions
Broccoli, tomatoes and vermicelli rice noodles are added to the basic Curry Chicken with Coconut Milk and Basil recipe for a healthy, hearty dish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 2 to 3 breasts, 5 cups broccoli curry
Ingredients
for the noodles
1 package (8 ounces) vermicelli rice noodles
for the chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup peeled, fresh ginger, cut into thin julienne pieces
1 head broccoli or cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 can (14 ounces) light coconut milk
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons red curry paste
for the final touch
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup toasted coconut
Directions
• Cook rice noodles according to package directions.
• In large skillet, sauté chicken breasts in olive oil over medium high heat for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with curry, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Turn chicken; add onion, garlic, ginger and broccoli around chicken breasts. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is browned on both sides and there is no hint of pink in the meat.
• Reduce heat to medium; stir in coconut milk, tomatoes and curry paste. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
• Sprinkle with basil and cilantro. Serve chicken breasts in bowls with extra curry and noodles. Garnish with toasted coconut.
Nutritional Information
3 Servings • Serving Size: 1 fillet, 1 1/2 cup curry • PER SERVING • Calories 690 • % Calories from Fat 22 % • Total Fat 17 g • Saturated Fat 7 g • Cholesterol 95 mg • Sodium 1460 mg • Total Carbohydrate 89 g • Dietary Fiber 8 g • Protein 46 g • Sugars 15 g • % DAILY VALUE • Vitamin A 92 % • Vitamin C 107 % • Calcium 12 % • Iron 31 % • DIETARY EXCHANGES • Starch/Bread 2 • Lean Meat 5 • Fat 3 • Vegetable 2 • Fruit 1
Substitutions/Variations
Any variety of coconut milk, cauliflower for broccoli. * Just BARE™ whole boneless skinless breasts from the full-service meat counter may be substituted for the pre-packaged breast fillets. NOTE: before starting the recipe, each whole boneless skinless breast will need to be cut into 2 fillets using a sharp knife. Simply purchase a quantity similar to the package size specified and follow the recipe as provided.