Peanut Butter Curry Chicken Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Curry Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cubed; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 26 -28 ounces coconut milk (2 cans); 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons mild curry paste; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 2 cups frozen peas; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; chopped peanuts (to garnish) (optional); cooked rice (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cubed
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
26 -28 ounces coconut milk (2 cans)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons mild curry paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 cups frozen peas
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
chopped peanuts (to garnish) (optional)
cooked rice (optional)

1
In a large (about 6 quart) pot brown the chicken in 2 tbsp oil, add the onion when chicken is almost cooked to help soften them.
2
If you are using whole fat coconut milk, be sure to shake the can! Add the 2 cans of coconut milk to the pot with the creamy peanut butter, mild curry paste, brown sugar and fish sauce. Stir until combined.
3
Once hot, add the frozen peas.Continue cook until bubbly.
4
If the sauce is not thick enough, mix the corn starch with the water and add to the pot while the sauce is bubbling to activate the corn starch as a thickener.
5
Serve over cooked rice and garnish with peanuts if desired.

1203

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cubed, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 26 -28 ounces coconut milk (2 cans), and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Curry Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Peanut Butter Curry Chicken

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