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California Coconut Peach Chicken

A creamy, fruity twist on Thai curry with tender chicken, sweet peaches, and a rich coconut sauce. Serve over rice for an easy dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Asian, Chicken, Dinner, Quick Meals
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 585

Ingredients
  

Rice
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
Chicken and Aromatics
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot diced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
Curry Sauce and Vegetables
  • 1 can (12 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk full-fat recommended
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh peach slices thawed if frozen, cut into chunks
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil chopped (or regular basil)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Method
 

Cook the Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add the basmati rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Brown the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and shallot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Build the Curry Base
  1. Stir in the tomato paste, red curry paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Simmer the Sauce
  1. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken stock, and stir to combine. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Add Vegetables and Peaches
  1. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and the peach chunks to the pot. Continue to simmer until the peppers are tender-crisp, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Finish and Serve
  1. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro, Thai basil, and fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve the curry over the cooked rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 820mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12g

Notes

Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest sauce; light coconut milk will work but the sauce will be thinner.
If fresh peaches are not in season, frozen unsweetened peach slices are a great substitute — just thaw and drain them first.
For a thicker curry, let the sauce simmer an extra 5 to 10 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
This recipe works well with chicken breasts, shrimp, or tofu — adjust cooking time accordingly.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors meld beautifully overnight.
Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice, or even rice noodles for a change of pace.
Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime just before serving for a fresh pop of flavor.

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