Peanut Curry Chicken Delight: Chef John’s Irresistible

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonkosher salt, plus more to taste

  • 2teaspoonsground coriander

  • 2teaspoonsground cumin

  • 1teaspoonground turmeric

  • 1teaspoonpaprika

  • ½teaspooncayenne pepper

  • 2 ½poundsskinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 1largeyellow onion, chopped

  • 6clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1tablespoonfinely grated fresh ginger

  • 3 ½cupschicken broth, or to taste

  • ¾cupunsweetened natural peanut butter

  • ½cupketchup

  • 1tablespoonpacked brown sugar

  • 1poundzucchini, cut into chunks

  • 1mediumred bell pepper, cut into chunks

  • 1mediumgreen poblano pepper, diced

  • ½cuproasted peanuts, plus more for garnish

  • 2cupshot cooked rice

  • 1mediumlime, cut into wedges

  • 3tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Cooking Directions

  1. Make the spice blend: Mix salt, coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.

  2. Make the curry: Place chicken in a large bowl. Add 1/2 of the spice blend and mix until chicken is thoroughly coated.

  3. Heat oil in a heavy pot over high heat. Add 1/2 of the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat to brown remaining chicken.

  4. Reduce the heat to medium, add onion to the chicken drippings, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining spice blend; cook and stir for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth; add browned chicken plus accumulated juices. Stir in peanut butter, ketchup, and brown sugar; bring to a simmer.

  5. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle, steady simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini, bell pepper, poblano pepper, and 1/2 cup peanuts; continue to simmer until chicken juices run clear and vegetables are fork-tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  6. Serve curry over rice with a squeeze of lime. Garnish with cilantro and more peanuts as desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories648
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
43g
55%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Cholesterol
122mg
41%
Sodium
1653mg
72%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
12%
Dietary Fiber
5g
18%
Protein
36g
73%
Vitamin C
44mg
49%
Calcium
73mg
6%
Iron
4mg
21%
Potassium
847mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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