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Skillet Thai Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry is a healthy, warming, comfort food meal that can be on the table in 30 minutes. Savory, sweet and a little bit spicy, this flavorful skillet dinner will be a family favorite! #thaifood #chicken #sweetpotato #curry #healthy #glutenfree
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Skillet Thai Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry

Skillet Thai Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry is a healthy, warming, comfort food meal that can be on the table in 30 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken + Poultry, Skillet + One Pot Meals
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: curry, sweet potato, thai chicken
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil divided
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups diced sweet potato par-cooked (see note)
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup light canned coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • Juice of 1/2 of a lime
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • Chopped unsalted peanuts green onions and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Whisk together the coconut milk, peanut butter, red curry paste, fish sauce, maple syrup and lime juice together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot add in the cut up chicken. Spread it into a single layer, season with salt and pepper and let it cook for about 2 minutes before stirring it. Continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, then remove it from the skillet onto a plate. 
  • Add the remaining coconut oil to the skillet along with the diced par-cooked sweet potato. Season lightly with salt and pepper and sauté for about 2 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender.
  • Add the chicken back into the skillet along with the grated ginger. Stir to combine, then pour in the sauce.
  • Stir and coat everything in the sauce. Remove from the heat and top with chopped peanut, green onion and cilantro. Serve over brown, white or cauliflower rice.

Notes

  •  To par-cook the sweet potato, cut it in half lengthwise and place it along with 1/4 cup water in a medium microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce with the tip of a knife to vent. Microwave for 4-5 minutes. Drain the water and cool for several minutes before peeling off the skin and dicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g