Southern-Style Braised Thai Chicken

from A taste of Thai - A most delicious end for a plump pullet! I appreciate the fast prep using things in my pantry with very yum results.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 8  pieces chicken thighs (3 1/4 lbs approx)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1  teaspoon turmeric, ground (or yellow curry powder)
• 13 1⁄2 ounces coconut milk
• 2  tablespoons fish sauce
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over a medium heat. Lightly sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Brown well on all sides and remove to baking dish.
3. Add Red Curry and turmeric to skillet. Cook until fragrant and dissolved. Add Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, lime juice and sugar. Stirring, bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Pour curry sauce over chicken and bake 40-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with jasmine rice or rice noodles with sauce spooned over top.