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Simple & Quick Panang Curry Recipe in 20 Minutes

A perfect easy recipe to make authentic Thai panang curry at home in no time at all!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Keyword: Asian, Asian Recipes, Panang Curry, Panang Curry Recipes, Thai Food, Thai Recipes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken thigh or breast Cut into 2-3 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 can (14 ounce) coconut milk (not boxed coconut milk) Do not shake, you will see why
  • 1 4oz jar Thai Panang curry paste Substitute red curry paste
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 white onion chopped
  • 6 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 inch lemongrass finely chopped
  • 3 kefir lime, leaves Substitute 1 bay leaf and 1/4 tsp of lime zest. Or not 100% necessary if in a pinch.
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp Galangal grated or minced Substitute ginger
  • 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter Ideally unsweetened
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce Substitute 1 tbsp soy sauce & 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp tamarind paste Substitute 1 tsp lime juice

Instructions

Chicken, Paste and Secret Tip

  • Heat up the curry paste at a medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
    If you notice there was no oil in the ingredient list. That's because you will scoop 2 tbsp of the oily cream from the top of the can to use for cooking oil. Add chicken & garlic then cook for 3-4 minutes until chicken is almost cooked through.

The Rest

  • Add in 1 cup of coconut milk, all other ingredients, and let come to a simmer

The Finish

  • Lower the heat to simmer and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until chicken is cooked and peppers are tender.
    Taste the curry and here is where you add more of the coconut milk if needed; to add more salt add more fish sauce (worcestershire & soy sauce); to add a little more citrus you can do a little more of the tamarind or lime juice if you wanted.

Serve

  • Serve with any of your favorite rice. Of course sticky rice, basmati or white rice are ideal. I used whole wheat rice to add a touch of healthiness to the meal.