Description
Experience the bold flavors of Thai Peanut Curry Chicken, featuring tender chicken in a creamy peanut sauce infused with aromatic spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste (adjust for spice preference)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for topping)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for crunch)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Create the Sauce: Stir in red curry paste and peanut butter. Pour in coconut milk and stir until well combined and bubbling.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze in fresh lime juice and let simmer for about 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve It Up: Transfer to plates or bowls, topping with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Serve with rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken in peanut sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Customize by substituting chicken with tofu or shrimp and adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.