Chicken In Peanut Curry Recipe

This family-favorite Chicken Peanut Curry recipe, passed down from a dear friend, is guaranteed to become a staple in your kitchen! Rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor, this versatile dish can be customized to your liking. Add tofu, mushrooms, broccoli, or your favorite veggies for a delicious and satisfying meal. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 397.8 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 4.6 (47 Reviews)
Chicken In Peanut Curry

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken In Peanut Curry

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How to Make Chicken In Peanut Curry

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, 2 tablespoons red curry paste, 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 1-2 minutes). Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. While the sauce simmers, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces, to the wok. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  5. Pour the cooled peanut sauce over the chicken and onion mixture. Stir to combine and heat through.
  6. Serve the Chicken Peanut Curry hot over steamed rice. Garnish with chopped peanuts or cilantro (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

114g

Carbs

2g

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