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5 Ingredient Curry Chicken

Flavor of curry, crunchy peanuts, warm brown rice, tender chicken, and curry. Curry deserves to be said twice for helping this dish become a perfect 10.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian, Gluten Free
Keyword Budget-friendly, Easy, Fall, Fiber, High protein, Lean protein, Meal prep, Whole grain, Winter
Condition Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Sodium
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 lb chicken boneless, skinless breasts, cubed
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 13.5-oz can coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup peanuts halved
  • 4 cups brown rice cooked
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chicken until cooked through (internal temperature is 165° F or when juices are no longer pink). Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to sauté pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk and cook for an additional 6 or 7 minutes, until the milk is reduced by half.
  • Return chicken to pan, stirring occasionally, until chicken is heated through.
  • Serve over brown rice and garnish with peanuts. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 37g | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 2g