Chicken Panang Curry
Dive into the creamy, aromatic world of Chicken Panang Curry, a Thai-inspired dish that’s bursting with rich flavors and vibrant textures. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken breast with a luscious coconut milk base infused with Panang curry paste, peanut butter, and fragrant kaffir lime leaves. With just 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Garnished with Thai basil leaves and red chili slices, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it over steamed jasmine rice for the ultimate comforting and flavorful dinner.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons Panang curry paste
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons palm sugar
- 5 leaves kafir lime leaves
- 0 as needed Thai basil leaves
- 0 as needed red chili slices
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 100 ml water
- 0 to taste salt
Directions
Step 1
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and set aside.
Step 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the Panang curry paste to the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in half of the coconut milk and reduce the heat to low. Stir well to combine with the curry paste, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Add the chicken strips to the pan, stirring to coat the chicken in the curry mixture, and cook until the chicken starts to change color, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 6
Add the remaining coconut milk, peanut butter, fish sauce, palm sugar, and water to the pan. Stir everything together until the peanut butter has dissolved.
Step 7
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
Step 8
Tear the kafir lime leaves to release their aroma and add them to the curry. Stir well.
Step 9
Season with salt to taste.
Step 10
Serve the Chicken Panang curry hot, garnished with Thai basil leaves and red chili slices for an added kick. Enjoy with steamed jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1158.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1415.8 |
| Total Fat 64.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.3g | |
| Cholesterol 430mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6533.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 44.9g | |
| Protein 150.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 163.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2313.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories