Creamy Curried Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups fat-free milk
• 1 cup frozen sliced carrot
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
• 2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

Preparation

1. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and onion; sauté 5 minutes or until chicken is beginning to brown.
3. Sprinkle flour mixture over chicken, stirring until chicken is thoroughly coated. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth; add carrot. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in peas. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro, lime juice, and lime rind. Serve immediately over rice.