Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Thailand with this quick and easy Thai Peanut Curry Recipe. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a comforting dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. This one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Easily customizable with your choice of veggies or proteins, it’s a versatile dish that fits any dietary need while delivering an authentic Thai experience right in your kitchen. Serve it over steamed rice for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 carrots, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 oz jar red curry paste
- 2 cans coconut milk
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, and potatoes; sauté for about 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add cubed chicken along with ginger, garlic, and red curry paste; mix well and sauté for another couple of minutes until chicken is lightly browned.
- Stir in coconut milk and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Mix in peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice; cook for an additional 4–5 minutes until all flavors meld together.
- Serve over rice of your choice and garnish with chopped peanuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg