This easy Panang curry with chicken recipe is a perfect weeknight meal that is both flavorful and comforting. The creamy coconut milk base, fragrant Panang curry paste, and tender chicken pieces come together to create a dish that will satisfy your cravings for Thai food.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp Panang curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add Panang curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with steamed rice and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Interesting Facts
Panang curry is a type of Thai curry that is milder and sweeter compared to other Thai curries like red or green curry.
Panang curry paste is made with ingredients like dried red chili peppers, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.
Coconut milk adds creaminess to the curry and balances out the heat from the curry paste.