PANANG CHICKEN CURRY

PANANG CHICKEN CURRY image

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
8 kaffir lime leaves
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion
2 large leafy sprigs Thai basil or regular basil
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/4-to 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips
1 8-ounce can bamboo shoots, drained
4 teaspoons tamarind paste
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Steamed rice

Steps:

Heat 1/2 cup coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, and kaffir lime leaves in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 3 cups coconut milk, onion, and basil sprigs; bring to boil. Continue to boil until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add chicken, bell pepper, bamboo shoots, tamarind paste, fish sauce, and sugar. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with steamed rice