Easy Panang Curry with Chicken Recipe

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Easy Panang Curry with Chicken Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 13, 2024

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

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add Panang curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. 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.