Green Curry With Chicken and Peanuts

Submitted by Chris Beckstrom

"Adapted from a few different recipes, my third and first successful attempt at Thai food. This dish combines some of my favorite flavors- peanuts, limes, and cilantro."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1 (4 ounce) can green curry paste (I used Maesri brand)
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1 tablespoon lime rind, grated
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 4 tablespoons cilantro
• 1 medium chicken breast (can substitute shrimp, beef, etc.)
• 1⁄2 medium onion, diced
• 6 tablespoons peanuts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

directions

1. In a pan, bring the coconut milk to a boil until it becomes glossy.
2. Simmer for a few minutes.
3. In another pan, add some oil, onion and green curry paste.
4. Cook over high heat for about a minute.
5. Add the chicken, stir-fry for a few minutes, until the chicken is almost cooked.
6. Add the peanuts, cook for a few minutes.
7. Add the coconut milk, half the cilantro, fish sauce, lime rind, and lime juice.
8. Simmer for around 10 minutes.
9. Serve with rice, top with the remaining cilantro.
10. Goes great with Thai Iced Coffee!

Reviews

[Blue_Milkshake]

We didn't have green curry, so we used red curry paste. The lime juice was a great accent.