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Thai Peanut Curry Chicken

Savory Thai Peanut Curry Chicken in 30 Minutes Flat

This Thai Peanut Curry Chicken is a quick and easy meal featuring tender chicken and vibrant vegetables in a creamy peanut sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cubed can substitute with tofu or shrimp
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, chopped russet, red, or sweet
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced can substitute with shallots or leeks
For the Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with coconut or vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic fresh is recommended
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger fresh ginger can be used
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste adjust to taste or substitute
  • 1 can coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter use creamy for optimal texture
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce tamari is a gluten-free alternative
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 lime juice can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts optional but adds texture

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the diced yellow onion, chopped carrots, and chopped potatoes, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until tender.
  3. Stir in the cubed chicken, ground ginger, minced garlic, and red curry paste, sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk, stir to combine, and reduce heat to medium-low for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice, stirring thoroughly for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve over rice and garnish with chopped peanuts. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Customize the vegetables and spice level to your taste. Fresh garlic and ginger enhance flavor depth.

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