Description
Best Ever Thai Panang Curry is the kind of easy dinner that feels restaurant-worthy but fits right into your weeknight rotation. This creamy Thai curry is rich with coconut milk, tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and bold Panang curry paste, making it a comforting easy recipe packed with dinner ideas, food ideas, and quick dinner inspiration for anyone craving a flavorful homemade meal.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast, sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons Panang curry paste
1 can coconut milk, 13.5 ounces
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup fresh basil, torn
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the Panang curry paste and stir for 1 to 2 minutes to bloom the flavor.
5. Pour in a little of the coconut milk and whisk or stir until the paste forms a smooth sauce base.
6. Add the remaining coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar, then bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked through.
8. Stir in the red and yellow bell peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender but still vibrant.
9. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice and fresh basil.
10. Serve hot over cooked jasmine rice.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest and smoothest curry sauce.
Do not boil the curry too hard after adding the chicken, or the meat can turn tough.
Add basil and lime juice at the end so the final dish tastes fresh and bright.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 68mg