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

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

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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the peanut sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.


Sethton Donaldson
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves peanut curry chicken.


Deena Duncan
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best peanut curry chicken he's ever had. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili pepper next time.


osim osim
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts, and it turned out great. The peanut sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Lizzie C
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the peanut sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.


Joshua Omondi Ochieng (Yenga dala)
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Oladunjoye Ayomide
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This dish was amazing! The peanut sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect meal for a cold night.


Linzay Halgryn
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always tender and juicy. I love that it's a relatively quick and easy dish to make, too.


Jada Kingdom
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the peanut sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.


brown zulu
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves peanut curry chicken.


Taylin Bernard
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best peanut curry chicken he's ever had. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili pepper next time.


Cheryl Frost
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts, and it turned out great. The peanut sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Rayan Moseti
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I'm not usually a fan of peanut curry, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Marko Tasic
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This peanut curry chicken was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


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