Golden Curry Peanut Chicken Tenders
Juicy chicken tenders coated in a creamy curry peanut sauce with warm spices and rich flavor. A fast skillet dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs chicken tenders
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- Optional chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken tenders with salt, pepper, curry powder, and ground ginger.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk in the chicken broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and coconut milk until smooth.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat evenly with the sauce.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavor.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
For the smoothest sauce, whisk the peanut butter thoroughly into the warm broth before letting it simmer. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of broth to loosen it. Using fresh lime juice brightens the richness and keeps the flavors balanced.Wine Tip
An off-dry Riesling pairs beautifully with curry peanut chicken tenders, offering a gentle sweetness that balances the warm spices. If you prefer something more aromatic, a Gewürztraminer complements the peanut sauce while enhancing the dish’s fragrant curry notes.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 portion | Calories: 520 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 42 g | Fat: 34 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Sodium: 540 mg | Sugar: 5 g