Thai Panang Chicken Curry
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs chopped
- 1 small onion peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 oz Panang red curry paste
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 12 kaffir lime leaves crushed
- 13.5 oz thick coconut milk or cream unsweetened
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves or sweet basil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Chop the onions and peppers into rough 1-inch pieces. Mince the garlic. Then crush the kaffir lime leaves to help release their oils.
- Place a 14-inch skillet (or wok) over medium-high heat. Add the coconut oil. Once the oil melts, add the onions. Sauté for 1 minute, then add the peppers and garlic. Sauté another 2-3 minutes.
- Move the veggies to the sides of the skillet and add the panang red curry paste and peanut butter to the center of the pan. Sauté the curry for 2-3 minutes to intensify the flavor, moving around the pan. Then add the kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk, and fish sauce. Stir to blend.
- Stir in the chopped chicken and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the basil leaves. Serve with rice, quinoa, or noodles.
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