Peanut Chicken Curry

 

I really like Curry especially peanut curry so here is a recipe for it. You can switch up veggies how you like too. I served it over rice here, but you could use keto friendly noodles or other ideas.

Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
a dash of salt and pepper
2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
3 1/2 cups chicken broth, or to taste
3/4 cup unsweetened natural peanut butter
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 pound zucchini, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 green poblano pepper, diced
2 cups hot cooked rice
optional:
1 lime, for garnish
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

how to make it

Mix salt, coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.

Place chicken pieces in a separate bowl and add 1/2 of the spice blend. Mix together thoroughly to coat each surface with spice blend.
Heat oil over high heat in a heavy pot. Brown half of the chicken pieces on all sides. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.

Reduce heat to medium and add onion to pot. Saute until onions start to turn translucent and golden, 1 or 2 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger; cook about 1 minute. Stir in remaining spice blend; cook and stir one minute. Pour in chicken broth. Add browned chicken along with accumulated juices.

Stir in peanut butter and ketchup; add brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to maintain a gentle, steady simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

Transfer zucchini, red bell pepper, poblano pepper, and peanuts to the pot. Stir to mix. Continue simmering until chicken and vegetables are fork tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Serve over rice  You can garnish with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of peanuts and chopped cilantro if you have them.