Quick Chicken Panang Curry
Quick Chicken Panang Curry layers creamy coconut richness with the warm, nutty depth of Panang paste, brightened by makrut lime leaves and fresh Thai basil. Tender chicken absorbs a balanced sweet-salty heat, while sliced red chiles add a clean, peppery kick. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive yet unfussy weekend meal with jasmine rice.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Chicken Panang Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 7
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a wok or large pot over medium-low heat.
- 2
Add curry paste; cook and stir until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in coconut milk; bring to a boil.
- 4
Add chicken; cook until almost cooked through.
- 5
Stir in palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime leaves.
- 6
Simmer until the sauce flavors combine.
- 7
Ladle the chicken and sauce into a large bowl.
- 8
Garnish with red chile peppers and basil.
- Calories 218.0 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 17.91 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 13.84 g 5%
- Total Fat 9.46 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 4.75 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 43.93 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 996.98 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 12.18 g --
- Added Sugars 5.5 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 444.69 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 92.6 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 26.39 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.36 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 2.51 mcg Moderate 13%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Quick Chicken Panang Curry is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 218.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Chicken Panang Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil, Palm Sugar. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Chicken Panang Curry?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 218.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Chicken Panang Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Quick Chicken Panang Curry healthy?
- Quick Chicken Panang Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 218.0 calories and 17.91 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 996.98 mg (43% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.75 g (24% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.5 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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