I’ve been craving flavorful meals, zesty, spicy and full of energy (yes food can have energy) so with chicken breast being thawed today, I am going to attempt this recipe for tonight’s dinner – in hope my mother will appreciate the cuisine. A little less on the spicier side for her palette

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper using more or less to your taste
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
• 2 zucchini or summer squash, diced
• 2 ears sweet corn, kernels removed from the cob
• 2-3 medium shallots, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 can (14 ounce) coconut milk
• juice and zest from 1/2 a lemon
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly torn
• 2 cups cooked basmati rice
• toasted sesame seeds for serving {more}

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