Curried Chicken Thighs With Buttery Croutons
- 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 8 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless trimmed
- 34 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 12 teaspoon ground ginger
- 12 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen peas (2 cups)
- 14 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 slices whole-wheat country bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Preheat oven to 400F Coat a 9-by-13-inch (or similar 3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add half the chicken to the pan and cook until browned on both sides and just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and onion to the pan.
- Cook, stirring often, until softened and light brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add curry powder, ginger, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle with flour and stir to coat.
- Add broth and milk.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in peas, mayonnaise and lemon juice (or vinegar).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Wash and dry the pan.
- Melt butter in the pan over medium heat.
- Remove from the heat and stir in bread cubes.
- Toss to coat.
- Arrange the bread on top of the casserole.
- Bake the casserole until it is bubbling and the croutons are golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- TIPS & NOTES:.
- Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 4; cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 1 month (defrost in the refrigerator for 2 days before baking).
- Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, then bake at 400F for about 1 hour.
canola oil, chicken, salt, onion, curry powder, ground ginger, ground pepper, allpurpose, chicken broth, lowfat milk, frozen peas, lowfat mayonnaise, lemon juice, unsalted butter, country bread
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/curried-chicken-thighs-with-buttery-croutons-498028 (may not work)