For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a finely chopped chili pepper along with the garlic. If you don't have bamboo shoots, water chestnuts make a great substitute. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots.
Peanut Curry with Chicken and Basil
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME55 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS10
A rich and savory curry, where tender chicken and fragrant basil meld with a creamy peanut-coconut sauce. Perfect served over a bed of fluffy rice or with warm naan bread.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate21 g
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Cholesterol65 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein34 g
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Saturated Fat23 g
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Sodium249 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat45 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
1 mins
Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and 1/3 of the basil. Sauté until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
02
Step
6 mins
Add chicken to the pan with remaining sesame oil and season with chili powder. Add mushrooms and bamboo shoots. Cook until the chicken is mostly cooked and the mushrooms have softened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the red curry paste until fragrant, about 1 minute.
03
Step
5 mins
Pour in half of the coconut milk. Stir until vegetables and chicken are evenly coated. Add peanut butter and curry powder and mix thoroughly. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 10-15 minutes.
04
Step
16 mins
Reduce heat to low and add the remaining coconut milk and brown sugar. Continue to simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency and the flavors have melded, about 10-15 minutes more. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more peanut butter, brown sugar, or chili powder as needed. Garnish with the remaining basil before serving.
05
Step
13 mins
Serve hot over cooked rice or with naan bread.
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Charity Wilderman
Jun 27, 2025My family loves this curry! Even my picky eaters enjoy it. I usually double the recipe so we have leftovers for lunch.
Isabella Kirlin
Jun 26, 2025This recipe is a weeknight staple! The peanut sauce is so flavorful, and it's easy to customize with different veggies.
Yazmin Beer
Jun 18, 2025I added a squeeze of lime juice at the end for a bit of brightness, and it was fantastic!