Quick Thai Red Curry

This dish was inspired by the label on a Trader Jo's Thai Red Curry Sauce.  For about $11, your get a quick, protein rich Thai meal for two.   Next time, I would I consider throwing in cubed sweet potatoes for an easy veggie.

Most of the cooking time here is in the rice.  I started the rice when I got home from work and after picking up our son from daycare, I did the rest of the prep and cooking.  Since there is very little invoked once the chicken hits the pan, I was able to clean up the kitchen and take care of other chores while dinner simmered.

Vitals:

• Cost: About $11
• Serves: 2, no left overs
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Materials:

• 1/2 cup white rice $0.50
• About 1 tbsp Canola oil
• 1 pound organic boneless skinless chicken breast, $7
• Trader Joe's 11oz That Red Curry Sauce, $2.70
• 1/2 small bunch cilantro, $0.85

Methods:

• Cook the rice, 40 minutes
• With about 15 minutes left on the rice, slice the chicken into strips and heat the oil on medium in a large frying pan
• Add the chicken to the oil and cook on one side
• Turn the chicken and pour the sauce over the chicken
• Cook until done
• Serve over rice with chopped cilantro

Source:

• Trader Joe's Thai Red Curry Sauce label