Thai Chicken, Zucchini and Tomato Curry

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Ingredients

1. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2. 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced crosswise 1/3 inch thick
3. Salt and freshly ground pepper
4. 1 onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
5. 2 zucchini (1 pound), cut into 2-by-1/2-inch sticks
6. 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
7. 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
8. 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
9. 2 tablespoons water
10. Finely grated zest of 1 lime
11. 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
12. 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
13. Rice, for serving

1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until just white throughout, 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
2. Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Add the onion and stir-fry over moderately high heat for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and cherry tomatoes and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the curry paste, coconut milk, water, lime zest and lime juice and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and stir for 20 seconds. Stir in the cilantro. Transfer to bowls and serve with rice.