Description
Inspired by the enticing flavors and aromatics of Thai cooking, this dish delivers layered complexity from a creamy coconut and red curry sauce that is sure to please.
Ingredients
| US | Ingredient | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 2 lbs. | boneless chicken breasts (approx. 3-4 breasts) | 900 g |
| 1-2 tablespoons | coconut oil (peanut oil also a good option) | 15-30 mL |
| 1/2 cup | finely chopped onions | 70 g |
| 2-3 tablespoons | red curry paste | 30-45 g |
| 13.5 oz. | coconut milk (1 can) | 400 mL |
| 3 tablespoons | smooth peanut butter | 60 g |
| 1 tablespoon | brown sugar (firmly packed) | 23 g |
| 1 tablespoon | fish sauce (soy sauce can be substituted) | 15 mL |
| 1 clove | garlic, minced | 1 clove |
| 1 tablespoon | lime juice (freshly squeezed is best) | 15 mL |
| 1/4 cup | crushed peanuts for topping/garnish | 35 g |
Directions
- Cut chicken into approximately 1 to 1.5 inch (3-4 cm) chunks. Set aside.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet set on a medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 g) red curry paste (depending on desired flavor and heat) and fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add a dash more oil if necessary.
- Add in chopped chicken. Cook chicken until just starting to brown. Do not cook through fully as it will finish cooking as it simmers.
- Add coconut milk to skillet and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add peanut butter, brown sugar, fish sauce and minced garlic. Allow sauce to simmer, stirring often, until thickened and coats the back of a spoon (about 10 minutes). Sauce may separate but a few vigorous stirs should tighten it back up. Give the sauce a taste and, if necessary, adjust to you preference, whether it be more curry, peanut butter or fish sauce etc. Add lime juice and cook for another minute.
- Serve over rice or noodles with your choice of steamed vegetables. Garnish with crushed peanuts.
Tips & Tricks
If you don’t like fish sauce, it can be substituted with soy sauce, though it does lose some of that signature Thai flavor.
