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Curried Chicken, Broccoli And Cauliflower Bake

Curried Chicken, Broccoli And Cauliflower Bake

Ingredients

  • 1 BBQ chicken OR 750g chicken thigh fillets (quartered)
  • ½ medium (750g) cauliflower (cut into small florets)
  • 300g broccoli (cut into small florets)
  • 75g butter
  • 1½ tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons caster sugar
  • ½ cup (75g) plain flour
  • 3 cups (750ml) milk
  • 1 cup (120g) grated cheddar cheese)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced).
  2. If using a BBQ chicken, remove the flesh from the bones, then break the breast and thighs into a few pieces. 
  3. If using chicken thigh fillets, heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the chicken; cook, stirring, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Microwave the cauliflower in a covered dish on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes. Add the broccoli; cover and microwave for a further 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain. 
  5. Place the chicken, cauliflower and broccoli in a shallow ovenproof dish (1.5 litres/10-cup capacity).
  6. Melt the butter in a medium pan, over medium heat. Add the curry powder and sugar; cook, stirring, for about 1 minute or until fragrant. 
  7. Add the flour; cook, stirring for 1 minute. 
  8. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in milk. Stir over heat until mixture boils and thickens. Season to taste.
  9. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the dish; sprinkle with cheese. 
  10. Bake for about 20 minutes or until browned lightly.

Notes

NB: This recipe serves 4 people, and can be made in one hour. This recipe is not suitable to freeze. The sauce is suitable to microwave.