Best 4 Curry Chicken Peanut Butter Sauce Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing curry chicken with peanut butter sauce, where succulent chicken pieces bask in a rich fusion of spices and creamy peanut butter. This dish offers an enchanting blend of flavors and textures, striking a perfect balance between savory and sweet. Accompany your main course with an array of delectable side dishes, including coconut rice, aromatic stir-fried vegetables, and a refreshing cucumber-tomato salad. For dessert, treat yourself to a delightful symphony of flavors with our creamy peanut butter pie, featuring a velvety filling nestled within a crisp graham cracker crust. Don't forget to explore our other featured recipes, including a flavorful chicken and broccoli stir-fry and a classic pad thai dish, each offering a unique culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEF JOHN'S PEANUT CURRY CHICKEN

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I decided to not follow any specific recipe from any particular country or culture, but instead I made a simple composite of every peanut curry I've ever come across. I didn't use coconut milk, as I feel that's a little too sweet and rich for the peanut butter. I loved how this came out, and I can't imagine it being any richer.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
3 ½ cups chicken broth, or to taste
¾ cup unsweetened natural peanut butter
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 pound zucchini, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 green poblano pepper, diced
2 cups hot cooked rice
1 lime, for garnish
½ cup roasted peanuts, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

Mix salt, coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
Place chicken pieces in a separate bowl and add 1/2 of the spice blend. Mix together thoroughly to coat each surface with spice blend.
Heat oil over high heat in a heavy pot. Brown half of the chicken pieces on all sides. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
Reduce heat to medium and add onion to pot. Saute until onions start to turn translucent and golden, 1 or 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook about 1 minute. Stir in remaining spice blend; cook and stir one minute. Pour in chicken broth. Add browned chicken along with accumulated juices. Stir in peanut butter and ketchup; add brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to maintain a gentle, steady simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Transfer zucchini, red bell pepper, poblano pepper, and peanuts to the pot. Stir to mix. Continue simmering until chicken and vegetables are fork tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat.
Serve over rice with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of peanuts and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1137.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Fat 71.1 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 67.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 3048.3 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

CHICKEN WITH PEANUT CURRY SAUCE

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut in 1-inch pieces
Salt and pepper
8 ounces frozen cut green beans, thawed (recommended: C&W)
8 ounces frozen pepper strips, thawed (recommended: C&W)
1 1/2 cups light coconut milk
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus wedges for garnishing
Coconut Rice, recipe follows
Cilantro sprigs for garnishing
3/4 cup light coconut milk (recommended: A Taste of Thai)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 lime, juiced
2 cups instant rice
1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted

Steps:

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add cut up chicken, season and saute until cooked through stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add green beans and pepper strips and continue cooking for 3 minutes.
While chicken cooks, start the peanut curry sauce. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the sauce. Pour sauce into a frying pan over the chicken and vegetables, stir to combine. Turn heat up to high and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 6 to 8 minutes. Serve over Coconut Rice or plain steamed rice.
In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, chicken broth, lime juice, and instant rice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and cover for 7 to 9 minutes. Fluff rice with fork and stir in toasted coconut. Serve.

CURRY CHICKEN & PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE

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Was needing an alternative way for doing chicken & made up this recipe. It has a smooth sauce & gives you the type of heat that you can feel when you swallow but doesn't burn your mouth. Very satisfying!

Provided by NolaCherie

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 chicken quarters (can use breasts)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups stock
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1/3 cup smooth peanut butter

Steps:

Remove skin from chicken. Brown chicken in olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat, then remove & set aside. Add onion & garlic to skillet adding curry powder & red pepper flakes & lightly saute' until onion begins to soften. Add flour & stir constantly for 3 - 4 minutes to make a light roux. Lower heat to medium low (about 2 on the dial), then add chicken broth, stirring thoroughly to remove lumps (can use a wisk). Add chicken back to skillet, & cover. Cook for appx. 30 minutes, stirring occassionally & flipping chicken, until chicken is nearly done. Add peanut butter. Mix together & cook for another 10 minutes on low - med. low, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through (no red juices when pierced). Serve over Egg Noodles.
Notes:.
Can debone chicken after it's cooked & add back to sauce before serving.
If the sauce gets too thick during cooking, add a little more chicken stock or broth.
(No measurements were used in the making of this dish so I had to approximate how much I used. Add all to your own tastes.).

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN CURRY

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Cook this chicken curry using peanut butter as the base of the sauce, along with plenty of chilli and spices. You'll want to make it your regular Friday night fakeaway

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories Dinner, Main course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 large chicken , jointed, or 1.5kg bone-in chicken pieces
6 garlic cloves , 2 finely chopped, 4 left whole
3 lemongrass stalks, bashed and roughly chopped
thumb-sized piece of ginger , peeled and finely chopped
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground turmeric
2 limes , juiced
2 red chillies , 1 roughly chopped and 1 sliced to serve (optional)
1 small onion , roughly chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
100g smooth peanut butter
4 tbsp kecap manis , or 3 tbsp soy sauce mixed with 1 tbsp light brown soft sugar
400g can coconut milk
a few spring onions , chopped
small handful of coriander , chopped
small handful of roasted peanuts , roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

Put the chicken, chopped garlic, a third of the lemongrass and half the ginger, spices and lime juice in a large bowl. Toss, then cover and leave for 30 mins, or chill for up to 24 hrs. Blitz the whole garlic, the rest of the lemongrass and ginger, remaining spices, chopped chilli, onion and a large splash of water to in a food processor. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a pan and brown the chicken all over. Set aside on a plate. Cook the paste for 8-10 mins until it splits. Stir in the peanut butter and kecap manis. When thickened, add the coconut milk and half a can of water, bring to a simmer, season, then add the chicken with its juices. Continue to simmer for 40 mins, stirring often. Turn off the heat, add the rest of the lime juice and season. Leave to rest for 10 mins. Scatter over the sliced chilli, spring onions, fresh coriander and peanuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium

Tips:

Use a good quality peanut butter. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the sauce. Look for a peanut butter that is made with 100% peanuts and no added sugar or salt.
Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your liking. If you like a spicier sauce, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add more brown sugar or honey.
Serve the curry chicken with your favorite sides. Rice, noodles, or vegetables are all great options.

Conclusion:

This curry chicken with peanut butter sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy peanut butter sauce is a great way to add flavor and richness to the chicken, and the vegetables add a healthy touch. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, and you're sure to have a hit on your hands!