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Stainless steel skillet full of chicken panang curry. A bowl of rice and chopsticks to the side.
Servings: 4 Servings

Panang Curry Recipe

4.67 from 6 votes
Quick and easy Thai Panang Curry with chicken, bell peppers, and Thai basil. Serve it with white rice or brown rice for a cozy meal!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 (15-oz) cans full-fat coconut milk divided
  • 1/2 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped
  • 4 Tbsp panang curry paste
  • 2 Tbsp peanut butter unsweetened almond butter
  • 2 Tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar, optional
  • 2 Tbsp fish sauce
  • sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Open a can of full-fat coconut milk and pour a small amount (about ¼ cup) into a large skillet or dutch oven. Add the onion and saute until very fragrant and softened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the bell pepper and saute an additional 2 minutes to soften.
  • Add the remaining coconut milk, panang curry paste, peanut butter (almond butter), sugar, fish sauce, and sea salt and bring mixture to a full boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop, stirring occasionally.
  • While you are sautéing the onion and bell pepper (and simmering the panang sauce), heat a separate skillet over medium-high and add about a tablespoon of coconut oil (or cooking oil of choice). Add the chopped chicken and brown on two sides, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Cover this skillet and continue cooking until chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain any excess liquid off of the chicken. Transfer the chicken to the skillet/pot with the curry mixture. Continue cooking a gentle simmer for  additional 10 minutes to allow flavors to come together.
  • Serve panang curry with your choice of rice, cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, quinoa, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 525kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 37g, Sugar: 4g
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: chicken, coconut milk, curry, low-carb, paleo, thai food
Author: Julia