{"id":"c6ef50a0-5008-466e-8d04-3659a67976cc","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/c6ef50a0-5008-466e-8d04-3659a67976cc","source_url":"https://www.mob.co.uk/recipes/peanut-butter-chicken-curry","title":"Peanut Butter Chicken Curry","description":"This a rich and indulgent peanut butter chicken curry that tastes even better than it sounds. Give it a go tonight and thank yourself later.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT45M","total_time":"PT65M","image_url":"https://mob-cdn.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/recipes/2024/07/220A1371.png","ingredients":[{"text":"100g Yoghurt","item":"Yoghurt","quantity":100,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1tsp Ground Turmeric","item":"Ground Turmeric","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2tsp Chilli Powder","item":"Chilli Powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"0.5tsp Garam Masala","item":"Garam Masala","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 Lime","item":"Lime","quantity":1},{"text":"0.5tsp Ginger Paste","item":"Ginger Paste","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"0.5tsp Garlic Paste","item":"Garlic Paste","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1tbsp Unsalted Butter","item":"Unsalted Butter","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1tsp Salt","item":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 Onion","item":"Onion","quantity":1},{"text":"25g Fresh Coriander","item":"Fresh Coriander","quantity":25,"unit":"g"},{"text":"2tbsp Vegetable Oil","item":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1tsp Ginger Paste","item":"Ginger Paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1tsp Garlic Paste","item":"Garlic Paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1x 400g Can Chopped Tomatoes","item":"x 400g Can Chopped Tomatoes","quantity":1},{"text":"1tbsp Tomato Purée","item":"Tomato Purée","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1tsp Ground Coriander","item":"Ground Coriander","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1tsp Garam Masala","item":"Garam Masala","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1tsp Kasoori Methi","item":"Kasoori Methi","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1tbsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder","item":"Kashmiri Chilli Powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3tbsp Peanut Butter","item":"Peanut Butter","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"200ml Double Cream (to serve)","item":"Double Cream","quantity":200,"unit":"ml","preparation":"to serve"},{"text":"1Knob Butter (to serve)","item":"Knob Butter","quantity":1,"preparation":"to serve"},{"text":"Salt (to serve)","item":"Salt","preparation":"to serve"},{"text":"500g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh","item":"Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh","quantity":500,"unit":"g"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Chop the chicken into 2-3cm bite-sized pieces. Juice the lime, and add to a large bowl with all the remaining marinade ingredients, mixing to combine. Add the chicken pieces and toss, ensuring they are well coated in the marinade. Cover and chill for 1-2 hrs, or overnight for best results."},{"number":2,"text":"Once marinated, grill or air fry the chicken on the highest setting for 10-15 mins until charred in places. Don’t worry if the chicken hasn’t cooked through fully – it will be simmered in the curry later. Set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and chop the coriander. Set aside."},{"number":4,"text":"Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat and add the chopped onion. Cook for 5-6 mins until they start to brown slightly. Add the ginger and garlic pastes and cook for 2-3 mins until fragrant. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato purée, then cook until the mixture thickens and the oil starts to separate from the sauce."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the ground coriander, garam masala, kasoori methi, chilli powder and 1 tsp salt to the tomato mixture. Cook for 2 mins. Lower the heat and stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated. Pour in the cream, mixing well to create a smooth, creamy sauce. Let the curry simmer for 10 mins, adding a splash of water if it gets too thick."},{"number":6,"text":"Return the cooked chicken to the pan, stirring to coat it in the sauce. Simmer for 6-8 mins to ensure the chicken is heated through."},{"number":7,"text":"Top with chopped coriander and a drizzle of cream or melted butter, just before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T01:40:28.043384+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T01:40:28.043384+00:00"}