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Chicken Peanut Curry

Delicious Chicken Peanut Curry Recipe Ready in Just 35 Minutes

Chicken Peanut Curry is a flavorful and creamy dish that combines tender chicken with rich peanuts, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 445
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh, minced
  • 1 medium sweet onion chopped
  • 1 can coconut milk 14 oz, full-fat
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter natural
  • 3 tbsp red curry paste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lime juice of fresh lime
  • 1/2 cup toasted peanuts chopped
  • cilantro fresh, optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
  3. Stir in red curry paste and peanut butter; cook for an additional minute to combine flavors.
  4. Slowly pour in coconut milk while stirring gently; bring to a simmer.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
  6. Finish with fresh lime juice and top with chopped peanuts before serving over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 31g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding vegetables or changing proteins. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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