Curried Peanut Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
50%
Curried Peanut Chicken
25 min.
4
980kcal

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Curried Peanut Chicken: A Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Delight!

Are you in the mood for a flavor-packed, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal that's ready in just 25 minutes? Look no further than this mouthwatering Curried Peanut Chicken recipe! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a main course, this dish promises to impress with its rich blend of spices and textures.

With a caloric breakdown that includes 22.58% protein, 33.78% fat, and 43.64% carbs, this recipe is a well-rounded option for those watching their dietary needs. Each serving, which caters to 4 persons, contains 980 kcal, making it a satisfying and filling meal.

To create this delicious main dish, you'll need a few key ingredients: toasted flaked coconut, hot cooked rice, curry powder, dried currants, orange juice, peanut butter, sweet red peppers, and boneless skinless chicken breast halves. The process is simple yet effective, involving marinating the chicken in a blend of orange juice, peanut butter, and curry powder, grilling it alongside sweet red peppers, and then serving it all with a sprinkle of toasted coconut and dried currants.

Gather your equipment - a bowl, a grill, a kitchen thermometer, and a ziploc bag - and get ready to dive into a culinary adventure that's both easy and rewarding. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or just looking for a new weeknight dinner option, Curried Peanut Chicken is sure to become a favorite in your home.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup coconut flakes flaked toasted
  • 0.3 cup coconut flakes flaked toasted
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • tablespoons curry powder 
  • 0.3 cup currants dried
  • 0.3 cup currants dried
  • 1.5 cups orange juice 
  • 0.8 cup peanut butter 
  • medium bell pepper sweet red cut in half
  • 24 ounces chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, peanut butter and curry powder.
  2. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  3. Drain chicken and discard marinade. Grill chicken and peppers, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and peppers are tender.
  4. Warm the reserved marinade.
  5. Cut chicken and peppers into 1/2-in. strips; sprinkle with coconut and currants.
  6. Serve with rice and reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts

Calories980kcal
Protein22.58%
Fat33.78%
Carbs43.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
120
Glycemic Load
81.91
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
43.86869564782%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
11.11mg
Naringenin
1.99mg
Luteolin
0.36mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:980.2kcal
49.01%
Fat:37.46g
57.64%
Saturated Fat:12.25g
76.58%
Carbohydrates:108.93g
36.31%
Net Carbohydrates:100.7g
36.62%
Sugar:27.59g
30.65%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:423.75mg
18.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:56.34g
112.68%
Vitamin C:126.05mg
152.79%
Vitamin B3:26.54mg
132.69%
Manganese:2.44mg
121.89%
Selenium:76.95µg
109.92%
Vitamin B6:2.04mg
101.96%
Phosphorus:704.56mg
70.46%
Magnesium:195.45mg
48.86%
Potassium:1540.53mg
44.02%
Vitamin E:6.53mg
43.52%
Vitamin B5:4.32mg
43.19%
Vitamin A:2142.69IU
42.85%
Fiber:8.23g
32.9%
Copper:0.63mg
31.32%
Folate:118.16µg
29.54%
Zinc:3.97mg
26.49%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.44%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.49%
Iron:3.96mg
22.01%
Calcium:103.25mg
10.32%
Vitamin K:7.11µg
6.77%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.67%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%