Description
Chicken peanut curry is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. The harmonious blend of savory and sweet flavors, along with the aromatic spices, makes this curry a family favorite. Served over rice or noodles, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Get ready to dive into a bowl of culinary bliss that will warm your heart!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp red curry paste (adjust for spice level)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the garlic and onion.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced chicken and minced garlic; cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk, peanut butter, red curry paste, soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Mix well and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg