Sugar-Free Chicken Panang Curry
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful Sugar-Free Chicken Panang Curry, a healthy twist on the traditional Thai favorite. Made with tender slices of chicken breast simmered in a rich, aromatic blend of Panang curry paste and creamy full-fat coconut milk, this low-carb recipe skips added sugars for a guilt-free indulgence. Vibrant red bell peppers, zucchini, and fragrant torn lime leaves bring a pop of color and fresh, zesty flavors, while roasted peanuts and basil leaves add the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with jasmine rice or cauliflower rice for a satisfying meal that's packed with bold, authentic tastes. Perfect for keto and sugar-conscious cooks, this wholesome curry is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 400 ml Coconut milk, full-fat
- 3 tbsp Panang curry paste
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 4 Lime leaves, torn
- 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 Zucchini, sliced
- 10 Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Peanuts, roasted and unsalted
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 100 ml Water
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the Panang curry paste to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant, stirring continuously.
Slowly add the coconut milk, a little at a time, while stirring to combine it with the curry paste.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the sliced chicken. Stir to coat the chicken with the sauce.
Continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Add the fish sauce and water, and stir well.
Add the lime leaves, red bell pepper, and zucchini slices to the pan. Simmer for another 7-10 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more fish sauce for saltiness according to preference.
Garnish the curry with fresh basil leaves and roasted peanuts before serving.
Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.6 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.4 g | 467% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 4158 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 189.0 g | 378% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 847 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 35.9 mg | 199% | |
| Potassium | 4804 mg | 102% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
