Panang Curry
Panang Curry is a easy Thai recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Derek Chen on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 30 min
Cost: $15.99 total, $4.00 per serving
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken Thighs, Boneless Skinless (trimmed and sliced into bite‑size strips)
- 400 ml Coconut Milk (1 can, full‑fat for richness)
- 2 tbsp Panang Curry Paste (store‑bought Thai brand)
- 2 tbsp Palm Sugar (grated or finely chopped)
- 5 Kaffir Lime Leaves (torn into pieces)
- 1 tbsp Fish Sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 Red Thai Chilies (thinly sliced for garnish)
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice (cooked, for serving)
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
Slice the chicken thighs into bite‑size strips and grate the palm sugar. Tear the kaffir lime leaves into pieces and set everything within easy reach.
Time: PT5M
Heat Coconut Milk
Pour the coconut milk into a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and starts to bubble.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium heat
Add Curry Paste
Stir in the Panang curry paste until fully incorporated. Reduce heat slightly and let the mixture simmer for about 4 minutes, watching for a bright red oil to surface.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: medium heat
Cook Chicken
Add the sliced chicken to the sauce, stirring to coat. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the chicken changes color and is nearly cooked through.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium heat
Add Coconut Milk & Lime Leaves
Pour the remaining coconut milk into the pan, add the torn kaffir lime leaves, and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is fragrant.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium heat
Season
Stir in fish sauce and adjust sweetness with additional palm sugar if needed. Mix well and remove from heat.
Time: PT2M
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the curry to a serving bowl, garnish with sliced red chilies and extra kaffir lime leaves. Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 20g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free, Dairy‑Free, Nut‑Free
Allergens: Coconut, Fish
Last updated: April 19, 2026






