Curry-Braised Chicken

Directions

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   Preheat your oven to 325 F.
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   Cut the chicken breasts in half, right down the middle.
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   Heat oil over medium-high in a Dutch oven.
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   Dust chicken with salt and pepper, then put it into the hot oil and brown for 1-2 minutes per side, working in batches.
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   Set chicken aside.
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   Add curry paste to the Dutch oven, then use a wooden spoon to break up any large pieces and work the paste into the hot oil.
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    Once combined, add the coconut milk and use the wooden spoon to release any browned pieces of chicken stuck to the pot.
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    Stir in the fish sauce and sugar.
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    Return the chicken pieces to the Dutch oven, cover the Dutch oven and place in the oven.
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    Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
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    Stir in the lime juice and serve with rice, noodles, or naan.