Dinner: Spicy Coconut Chicken Casserole

Settle in for the night with this cozy, Thai-style meal that gets to the table quickly and gets cleaned up even faster.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Spicy Coconut Chicken Casserole

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. olive oil
4 whole chicken legs
Coarse salt
ground pepper
1 can light coconut milk
1 1/2 c. canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp. Thai red curry paste
1 c. jasmine rice
2 red bell peppers
8 oz. green beans
1/2 lemon

Instructions

In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in two batches, cook chicken until browned, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a plate (chicken will cook more in step 2).
To pot, add coconut milk, broth, 1/2 cup water, and curry paste; bring to a boil, and stir in rice. Add chicken (with any juices), arranging pieces in a single layer. Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, without stirring, until rice is almost tender, 15 minutes.
Scatter bell peppers and green beans on top of chicken mixture; cover, and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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