Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 4-6 chicken thighs (or breasts) bone in, skin on ( or use whole chicken)
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 T oil plus more for searing
  • Lime and cilantro to garnish ( optional, but nice)

Instruction

  • Pre-heat oven to 400F.
  • Pat chicken dry and generously salt and pepper both sides of chicken.
  • Mix curry paste and oil in a small bowl, and brush paste on both sides of chicken.
  • Heat oil in an oven proof skillet ( preferably cast iron) over medium heat. When hot, add chicken, skin side down and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes, Turn over and sear undersides, for 2-3 minutes.
  • Place the skillet in the hot oven and cook until done, approximately 15 minutes or until thigh reach 170 degrees.
  • Serve with rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.