Chicken Panang Thai Curry
Chicken Panang Thai Curry balances creamy coconut richness with a gentle, warming heat from Panang curry paste. Fragrant makrut lime leaves and Thai basil add bright citrusy-herbal notes, while palm sugar and fish sauce round out sweet and savory depth. Serve this comforting curry over steamed jasmine rice for a weeknight dinner or cozy weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Panang Thai Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 21 / 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.
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 6
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the curry paste in oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat until it becomes fragrant.
- 2
Stir in the coconut milk and bring it to a boil. Add the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken is almost cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir the palm sugar, fish sauce, and lime leaves into the mixture; simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the saltiness by adding more fish sauce if needed.
- 4
Garnish with sliced red chile peppers and Thai basil leaves.
- Calories 224.0 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 18.78 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 13.81 g 5%
- Total Fat 9.56 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 4.73 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.91 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1064.09 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 12.14 g --
- Added Sugars 5.51 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 432.22 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 71.81 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 7.82 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 2.48 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chicken Panang Thai Curry is a Thai dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, Cooking Oil, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 224.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Panang Thai Curry?
- It is a Thai curry recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken Panang Thai Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, Cooking Oil, Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Panang Thai Curry?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Panang Thai 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 224.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Panang Thai Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Panang Thai Curry healthy?
- Chicken Panang Thai Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 224.0 calories and 18.78 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1064.09 mg (46% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.73 g (24% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.51 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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