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Thai Peanut Curry Chicken

Easy Thai Peanut Curry Chicken for Busy Weeknights

A delightful Thai Peanut Curry Chicken recipe that offers tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a rich sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or Coconut/Vegetable Oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes diced
  • 1 pound chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup coconut milk 13.5 oz can
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice optional
  • additional vegetables optional, e.g. bell peppers, snap peas

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Sauté the onions, carrots, and potatoes for 4-5 minutes until starting to soften.
  3. Add chicken, ground ginger, and minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.
  4. Pour in coconut milk, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice; cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  6. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with peanuts or herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your choice of proteins or additional vegetables to suit your taste. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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