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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
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced).
- If using a BBQ chicken, remove the flesh from the bones, then break the breast and thighs into a few pieces.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place the chicken, cauliflower and broccoli in a shallow ovenproof dish (1.5 litres/10-cup capacity).
- 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.
- Add the flour; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat; gradually stir in milk. Stir over heat until mixture boils and thickens. Season to taste.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the dish; sprinkle with cheese.
- 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.