Delicious Peanut Curry with Chicken and Fresh Basil

Indulge in this flavorful and aromatic peanut curry dish with tender chicken pieces and fresh basil leaves. The combination of creamy peanut sauce and a blend of spices makes this dish a perfect comfort meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• Cooked rice for serving

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add diced chicken and cook until browned, then remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until tender.
4. Add coconut milk, peanut butter, curry powder, turmeric, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
6. Stir in chopped basil leaves and simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Serve the peanut curry over cooked rice and garnish with additional basil leaves.
8. Enjoy your delicious peanut curry with chicken and basil!

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