Peanut Coated Chicken Thigh Tenders with Curry Coco

Name: Peanut Coated Chicken Thigh Tenders with Curry Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger; 1 cup chopped white onion; 1 tablespoon massala spice mixture; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 can unsweetened coconut milk; Honey; Salt and pepper; 1 1/2 cups flour; 3 tablespoons dry massala spice mix (recipe to follow); 3 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground pepper; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 cup toasted lightly salted peanuts; 1 1/2 teaspoons red chili flakes; 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 tablespoon toasted cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon toasted coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon aniseed; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon toasted fenugreek seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
1 cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon massala spice mixture
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
3 cups chicken stock
1 can unsweetened coconut milk
Honey
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups flour
3 tablespoons dry massala spice mix (recipe to follow)
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup toasted lightly salted peanuts
1 1/2 teaspoons red chili flakes
2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon toasted cumin seeds
1 tablespoon toasted coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon toasted fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds

1
Begin sauce by sweating garlic, ginger and onions in saucepan.
2
Add spice mixture and white wine and cook until almost dry, add chicken stock and coconut milk.
3
Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, season to taste with honey, salt and pepper.
4
Strain.
5
Blend flour with massala spice mix, salt and pepper and place in shallow dish.
6
Beat eggs with milk and place in separate shallow dish.
7
In food processor, pulse peanuts with crushed red pepper and 2 tablespoons of the massala/flour mixture and place in shallow dish.
8
Season chicken with salt and pepper and roll in flour mixture, then roll in egg mixture and finally in peanut mixture.
9
Heat vegetable oil on medium-high heat and fry coated tenders for about 15 minutes.
10
Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve with sauce.
11
Grind in coffee grinder or with mortar and pestle.

1531

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

136

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger, 1 cup chopped white onion, 1 tablespoon massala spice mixture, and more.

Yes, Peanut Coated Chicken Thigh Tenders with Curry Coconut Sauce 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.

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Peanut Coated Chicken Thigh Tenders with Curry Coconut Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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