THAI PEANUT CHICKEN SOUP WITH FRESH LIME AND CILAN

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl toss the chicken breast with a little canola oil, salt and pepper. Place the chicken in an oven proof pan and cook in the oven for 18 minutes. In a large heavy bottom soup pot, over medium high heat add the oil, onion, celery, garlic and ginger. Add Kosher Salt and pepper and sauté till the vegetables are translucent. Add the curry paste and cook for three to four minutes. Add the coconut milk, chicken stock, water chess nuts and the peanut butter. Stir to dissolve the peanut butter and bring to a boil, reduce the heat and to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add the diced chicken, taste and reseason with salt and pepper. Add the fish sauce and cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.