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Peanut Curry Chicken Recipe

This creamy tender chicken curry recipe is rich in curry and peanut butter flavours making it a very tasty week night dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 436

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, added separately
  • 2 (1 lb or 454g) large chicken breasts (hormone/antibiotic free)
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • ½ Himalayan salt
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • ¾ cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ red pepper, sliced
  • 14 oz (400ml) can coconut cream
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp natural or organic peanut butter
  • ¾ cup broccoli, cut in pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • cilantro or parsley for garnishing
  • roasted peanuts, chopped for garnishing

Equipment

  • large skillet or cast iron pot

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine together curry powder, tumeric, coriander and salt. In a medium bowl, add cut chicken pieces and half of the spice mixture and combine.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or cast iron pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for about 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet over medium heat, add the remaining oil, sauté onions for 3 minutes until softened, then add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute. Stir in the remaining spice mixture.
  4. Add mushrooms, and cook for 2 minutes, then add red pepper. Sauté for another minute. Add the coconut cream and mix in the tomato paste and peanut butter into the creamy sauce. Bring to a low boil and allow to cook for another 5 minutes until the cream thickens. Season with salt and black pepper. Add the broccoli and return the cooked chicken into the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli starts to become tender and chicken is heated through.
  5. Garnish with cilantro or parsley, sprinkle with roasted peanuts. Serve with basmati or jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 8gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 629mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 641IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Note to storing: This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in a container with a sealed lid. It can be placed in the freezer for up to 3 months in a ziplock bag for freezing. 

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