Panang Chicken Curry

Name: Panang Curry Chicken
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut/olive oil; 2 tablespoons Panang curry paste ((I use Mae Ploy brand)*); 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs (thinly sliced into 1/8” slices against the grain); 3 red bell peppers, (thinly sliced (or other veggies)**); 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger; 4 garlic cloves, (minced); 2 14 oz. cans quality coconut milk; 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch ((depending on desired thickness)); 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup loosely packed Thai basil or regular, (roughly chopped); fresh basil; fresh cilantro; fresh lime juice; Asian chili sauce

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This Chicken Panang Curry tastes better than your favorite restaurant at a fraction of the price but is incredibly easy to make in 30 minutes all in one pot! It’s lusciously coconut creamy thanks to my secret ingredient, tangy, savory, sweet and salty perfection and will have you joining readers in “wanting to chug the sauce so you can make it at a moment’s notice 👏.

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Chicken Panang Curry being served with rice

You will love this Panang Curry Recipe

Made with easy to find ingredients. Once you purchase the panang curry paste, you’re ready to go thanks to pantry friendly substitutions! When I was perfecting this recipe, I noticed my local stores did not carry authentic recipe ingredients of palm sugar, Kaffir lime leaves and Thai basil leaves. So, after research and experimenting, I came up with my own “pantry friendly” version using easy substitutes that have readers calling this recipe “better than my local Thai restaurant.”
Multi-dimensional flavor. The paste is combined with splashes of lime juice, fish sauce, ginger and garlic for effortless complexity.
No bland chicken! The chicken is sautéed with the curry paste, soaking up the fragrant spices as it cooks, then simmers in the curry coconut bath, creating superbly flavorful, juicy, chicken.
Delightfully creamy. Most panang curry recipes are sad and runny OR filled with calories from coconut cream. This recipe, however, is thickened with a bit of cornstarch so it’s irresistibly velvety.
Quick and easy. Minimal prep, then everything cooks in one pan in in less than 15 minutes!
Make it your own! Use chicken breasts or thighs, swap in your favorite veggies like snap peas, bamboo shoots, carrots, etc., crank up or tone down the heat, make it more or less tangy, garlicky, gingery, creamy, salty, etc.

What is Panang Curry?

Panang Curry, also spelled Phanaeng or Phanang, is a Thai curry that is rich, creamy, and slightly sweet with a hint of spiciness. It is made with a base of coconut milk, Panang curry paste (which typically includes ingredients like red chilies, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, and spices), and often features protein such as thin strips of chicken, beef, or tofu, along with vegetables like bell peppers, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai basil. It’s known for its bold layers of complex flavors and is my favorite Thai dish of all time!

What is Panang Curry Paste?

Panang curry paste is a key ingredient in making panang curry, and the only ingredient you might need to order or purchase from a specialty store (I use this paste by Mae Ploy). The paste is an explosion of flavors comprised of aromatic ingredients such as red chilies, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal (a root similar to ginger), garlic, shallots, peanuts and spices like coriander seeds, cumin, and shrimp paste – all gathered and ground into a fine paste for you! Panang curry paste typically has a rich, complex flavor with a balance of spicy, sweet, and savory notes.

The main differences between panang curry paste and red curry paste is panang contains ground peanuts, is less spicy, yet stronger, richer and slightly sweeter than red curry.

a serving spoon of panang curry chicken showing how creamy it is

Chicken Panang Curry ingredients

The ingredients for this panang curry recipe might look a little lengthy, but most of the ingredients are just whisked together. In addition to the curry paste, you will need (measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):

Chicken: You can use chicken breasts or chicken thighs for this recipe, but thighs tend to be more forgiving. Breasts will still emerge wonderfully juicy in the coconut bath.
Vegetables: Pick your favs! I love at least one red bell pepper for its sweet crunch. Use all bell peppers or mix and match your favorite vegetables. See variation section for ideas.
Coconut milk: Use unsweetened coconut milk. The coconut cream will likely have separated, so whisk it back together before adding to the pan.
Cornstarch: This is used instead of coconut cream to thicken the curry.
Fish sauce: I promise fish sauce will not be detectable or make your chicken panang curry taste fishy! Fish sauce is a primary ingredient in Southeast Asian cooking and adds a fabulous umami flavor. Reputable brands include Red Boat, Three Crabs, and Squid Brand.
Lime juice: This adds tart freshness and awakens the rest of the flavors. You may use fresh or bottled lime juice. I will freeze lime juice in cubes so I always have some on hand.
Brown sugar: This adds a hint of sweetness to balance the fish sauce.
Aromatics: Ginger adds a warm, spicy, sharp peppery taste and garlic adds a pungent, herby, warm aromatic flair. Add more or less to taste.
Basil: This adds a layer of savory, peppery and slightly minty flavor. Use Thai basil if accessible, otherwise traditional basil is fine.
Bay Leaf + Thyme: This is an easy substitute for kaffir lime leaves along with the lime juice. If you have kaffir lime leaves, add about 6 to simmer, then remove before serving.
Asian chili sauce: This adds a little heat and rounds out the flavors. I use sambal oelek but you can use your favorite. You can customize the spice level by adding additional chili sauce to taste. If you aren’t sure how much to add, you can start with less then stir in more at the end if needed or add it to your individual servings. If you think your panang is missing something – it is probably a kick of chili sauce.

top view of panang curry ingredients: panang curry paste, chicken, basil, fish sauce, lime juice, coconut milk, brown sugar, bell peppers, galric, ginger

Panang Curry Recipe Variations

Customize this chicken panang curry with any veggies, protein, heat, etc. Here are a few ideas:

Shrimp Panang Curry: Instead of adding the shrimp with the curry paste, cook it separately with some oil just until opaque and cooked through. Remove the shrimp to a plate and add to the sauce at the end of cooking. Sauté the panang curry paste without the shrimp in some oil to bloom the spices then proceed with the recipe.
Other proteins: The chicken can also be swapped for cubed pork tenderloin, fish or tofu.
Alternate veggies: Customize this chicken Panang curry with whatever veggies suit your mood or use this panang to clean out your veggie drawer! I suggest one red bell pepper for its sweet crunch, but you can also add snap peas, bamboo shoots, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, bok choy, etc.
Add nuts: Crushed peanuts or cashews add a deeply satisfying, nutty crunch. To elevate your panang, dry roast them in a skillet until toasted- YUM!
Add coconut: Garnish with toasted sweetened coconut for extra coco-nutty yum.
Add water chestnuts: Also add a tantalizing crunch. Water chestnuts are easy to find in a can so you can keep them stocked and ready to go.
Add fruit: Mangos or pineapple are fabulous!
Use Birdseye chilies: Substitute the Asian chili paste for minced Birdseye chilies. You will want to remove the seeds and finely chop.
Use coconut cream: Add coconut cream instead of cornstarch for extra decadence.
Use kaffir lime leaves: Swap the lime juice, bay leaf and thyme for 6-10 kaffir lime leaves (depending on size.

panang curry recipe in a bowl garnished with cilantro and lime juice

DO YOU HAVE TO USE FULL-FAT COCONUT MILK?

I HIGHLY suggest full fat coconut milk if you would like restaurant-style creamy, flavorful panang. Light coconut milk simply isn’t as thick or flavorful so you’re missing out on both flavor and texture. If you do use light coconut milk, I suggest adding 1 tablespoon additional cornstarch to help thicken it up.

CAN I MAKE PANANG CURRY VEGETARIAN?

Absolutely! Replace the chicken with extra-firm tofu or replace the chicken with extra vegetables or chickpeas. To use tofu, place it in a pie plate, top with a heavy plate and weigh down with 2 heavy cans (to release water). Set aside for 10 minutes while you finish prepping the veggies, then proceed with stir frying it with the panang curry paste.

How to make Panang Curry

You will be shocked at just how quick and easy this panang curry recipe comes together once you have your paste. Let’s take a closer look with step-by-step photos (full recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):

Step 1: Bloom Panang Curry Paste. Blooming curry paste in hot oil enhances its flavors by releasing the aromatic compounds of the spices and ingredients, resulting in a richer and more complex taste profile in your dish. This step also helps to meld the flavors together and develop a deeper, more robust curry sauce.

showing how to make panang curry by blooming the panang curry paste in oil

Step 2: Sauté Chicken. Next, stir fry the chicken directly in the simmering paste so it soaks up all the dynamic flavors. Add ginger and garlic and sauté 30 seconds.

showing how to make panang curry by stir frying chicken in the panang curry paste

Step 3: Add Sauce Ingredients. Add coconut milk sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, a bay leaf and dried thyme.

showing how to make panang curry by adding coconut milk, lime juice, bay leaf and thyme.

Step 4: Simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken and concentrate the flavors.

showing how to make panang curry by simmering for 5 minutes

Step 5: Add Vegetables and Basil. Add bell peppers and basil and simmer 2-3 minutes or until peppers are crisp tender. Discard bay leaf.

showing how to make panang curry recipe by adding vegetables and basil

Panang tips and tricks

Adjust the curry paste amount as needed. If you are using a milder brand or panang curry paste, like Thai Kitchen, I would start with 3-4 tablespoons. If you are using a spicier brand, like Mae Ploy, I would start with 2 tablespoons.
Prep sauce and veggies before you start cooking. This chicken panang curry comes together in MINUTES once you start cooking, so make sure your bell peppers and aromatics are chopped before oil ever touches your pan.
Don’t overcook chicken. For the juiciest chicken, don’t overcook! Cook just until opaque in the skillet but let it finish cooking in the sauce.
Don’t overcook veggies. Keep in mind different cooking times when adding other vegetables. Vegetables like broccoli will take longer while vegetable like snow peas, peas and spinach will take the least amount of time.
Ginger pro tip: I like to freeze ginger so it’s always at my fingertips. To freeze ginger, grate it, spread it by the teaspoon or tablespoon on parchment paper and flash freeze until solid, about 1 hour. Transfer to an airtight container or plastic bag for up to 6 months.
You can add more curry paste. If after simmering and you think the panang tastes to mild in both flavor and heat, then add additional paste. If it just needs heat, ad chili paste.
Adjust to taste. Tasting the final Panang curry and adjusting to taste is crucial because all palates are different. Sweeten it up with additional brown sugar, add tang with additional lime juice, spice it up with additional Asian chili paste, add salt/more umami with additional fish sauce or salt.

How to serve Panang Chicken

Panang curry should be served with a side of rice to absorb the rich, robust sauce. We particular like it with:

Rice: I prefer jasmine rice but any rice will work. Make sure to thoroughly rinse your white rice until the water runs clear to achieve the fluffiest rice. Just pop the rice in your rice cooker for a hands’ off, easy side. You can also use microwave rice pouches if you’re making a serving for one or meal prep.
Low-carb options: Cauliflower rice, quinoa, broccoli rice or a blend of brown rice and any of the aforementioned options make for great low-carb alternatives. You can even serve the panang over spaghetti squash.
Appetizers: Turn this chicken panang curry into a feast with Thai chicken satay or chicken pineapple satay, chicken lettuce wraps, or spring rolls.
Salad: A simple green salad, Asian salad, or Asian pineapple salad.

How to store Panang Curry Chicken

This panang curry makes exceptional leftovers and reheats wonderfully for lunches or dinners.

-How to store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. If desired, you can divide the panang into individual containers with rice on the side for meal prep.
-Microwave: Transfer a portion to a microwave safe dish, heat for one minute, stir then continue to heat at 30 second intervals.
-Stove: Rewarm gently in a large skillet, stirring often. You can microwave the rice as you’re warming the chicken on the stove.

HOW TO FREEZE CHICKEN PANANG CURRY

I do not recommend freezing the chicken panang curry with the bell peppers because they become an unpleasant mushy texture. If you are making it for the sole purpose of freezing, otherwise, you may want to pick out the bell peppers of the portion you wish to freeze.

1. Let the Panang curry cool to room temperature.
2. Transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag and squeeze out excess air to prevent freezer burn and seal.
3. Label and freeze for up to three months.
4. Thaw in the refrigerator before warming according to above reheating directions.

Panang Chicken FAQs

Is Panang Curry Spicy?

Panang curry isn’t an overly spicy dish, in fact, it’s typically less spicy and sweeter than red curry. However, the level of heat can easily be adjusted based on personal preference by adding additional chili sauce. For an even spicier dish, Thai red chilies (remove seeds and membranes) can sautéed with the curry paste.

Does Panang Curry have peanuts?

Yes, Panang Curry typically contains peanuts in the curry paste, providing a rich, sweet and nutty flavor to the curry. Panang curry paste is traditionally made from a combination of dried red chili peppers, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime zest, and a blend of aromatic spices like coriander and cumin. Roasted peanuts or peanut butter, shrimp paste, and fish sauce complete the rich and complex flavor profile. These ingredients are ground together to form a flavorful and aromatic paste used as a base for Panang curry dishes.

What’s the difference between Panang Curry and Red Curry?

Panang Curry and Red Curry are both Thai curries that contain common core ingredients such as coconut milk, chili peppers, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime zest, and a blend of aromatic spices like coriander and cumin.

The primary difference is Panang Curry, is milder, sweeter and richer than Red Curry. The Panang curry paste includes peanuts which lends a nutty richness and makes the curry thicker and creamier. In contrast, Red Curry is spicier, more pungent, and typically uses a higher amount of red chili peppers.

showing how to serve panang in a bowl with rice garnished with basil and chilies

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut/olive oil
2 tablespoons Panang curry paste (I use Mae Ploy brand)*
2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs thinly sliced into 1/8” slices against the grain
3 red bell peppers, thinly sliced (or other veggies)**
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 14 oz. cans quality coconut milk
1-2 tablespoons cornstarch (depending on desired thickness)
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup loosely packed Thai basil or regular, roughly chopped

Garnish (optional)

fresh basil
fresh cilantro
fresh lime juice
Asian chili sauce

Instructions

Heat oil over medium high heat in large saucepan or braiser. Add curry paste and sauté for 1 minute.
Add sliced chicken and cook just until chicken is no longer pink. Add ginger and garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
Add 1 ½ cans coconut milk. Whisk cornstarch into remaining ½ can coconut milk then add to skillet. Stir in sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, bay leaf, and thyme.
Simmer for 5 minutes then add red bell peppers and basil and simmer 2-3 minutes or until peppers are crisp tender. Discard bay leaf.
Adjust to taste: Sweeten it up with additional brown sugar, add tang with additional lime juice, spice it up with additional Asian chili paste, add salt/more umami with additional fish sauce or salt. You may also add additional curry paste for more overall flavor and heat.
Garnish with additional optional fresh basil, cilantro and chili sauce to taste. Serve with rice.

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Notes

*2 tablespoons is medium-spicy – about a 4 spice level on the Thai 1-10 restaurant scale if using Mae Ploy brand. I have found Mae Ploy to be a little spicier than other brands so it is possible that 2 tablespoons other brands might just be medium heat, and you may need to add more to taste at the end. (I used 3 TBS, that is why my curry is darker.)
Chicken is much easier to slice if partially frozen. It will thaw quickly once sliced.
You can slice your chicken and red bell peppers in advance for even quicker meal meal prep.
I recommend one red bell for sweet crunch, then you can swap in other vegetables such as snap peas, bamboo shoots, zucchini, carrots, etc.

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Marie says

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Congratulations on your lung transplant anniversary! You are such a source of strength and inspiration! And the Panang Curry looks delicious!

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  Thank you so much Marie, you are so sweet! I so appreciate your kind words! All the best to you and yours!
  
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Dee says

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I always order Panang Curry so I am SO Excited to try this! Thank you!!

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  I am excited FOR you Dee! I think you will absolutely love it! Enjoy!
  
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Jamison B says

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I have been looking around at other recipes until finding this one and very keen to try it! Can i ask how you would cook it normally if you have access to all the hard to get ingredients (eg kaffir lime leaves and palm sugar)? I have access to pretty much any Asian ingredient and want to make it the best possible!
Thanks – Jamison

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  Hi Jamison, sorry for the delay as I had surgery this week but thanks for your comment. I would substitute the brown sugar with 2-3 tablespoons palm sugar as it is stronger than brown sugar. I would substitute the bay leaf, dried thyme and lime juice with 7 kaffir lime leaves, 3 torn into pieces, and 4 finely shredded (discard the stems) and then add lime juice to taste if needed. Hope this helps!
  
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Becky says

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Have you ever tried freezing the curry after you prepare it? The Internet is giving me mixed reviews on freezing coconut milk.
Thanks!
Becky

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  Hi Becky, unfortunately coconut milk tends not to freeze well – the milk proteins and fat separated from the liquid, much like what happens when you freeze buttermilk. Sorry!
  
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Claire says

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Can this be done in a slow cooker? If so what changes would I need to make?

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  Hi Claire! I have never tried this in the slow cooker but is should work great – it just might not get as creamy. I would add all of the ingredients except the bell peppers. You can even add the chicken whole and chop when cooked. Add the bell peppers the last 30/45 minutes and cook on high until crisp tender. Enjoy!
  
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Teri says

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I have made this twice now, and let me tell you. It is DELICIOUS. It is SO creamy and decadent. I have also made this recipe once using all the ingredients as listed but I had to sub regular red curry paste, as the ONLY Asian food market in this area keeps unreliable hours and was closed. It was still very good! This recipe is so quick and easy but it tastes like I spent hours on it. It is definitely a favorite.

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  Hi Teri, I’m thrilled you love this recipe so much because it is one of my absolute favorites ever! you have great taste 🙂 I’ll have to give it a try with red curry paste some time, you’ve totally peaked my interest!
  
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Rachel says

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My sister turned me on to your site and this is the first recipe I made. I have been to Thailand multiple times (even taking a cooking class one time!) and this is still one of the best Panang curries I’ve ever had! I bought the large container of paste, so I look forward to making this every week until my family is sick of it 🙂 Next I’ll have to try your pad Thai. I’ll have to check if you have a pad see ew recipe, that’s my other favorite! Thanks.

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  Welcome to my site Rachel! I absolutely love your comment and am super flattered this is one of the best Panang Curries you’ve ever had! I hope you love the Pad Thai equally as much! I don’t have a recipe for Pad See Ew yet, but it’s coming!
  
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David says

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My search is finally over!!! This recipe is amazing and has people asking me to have Thai night at my house. This tastes even better than my local Thai restaurants and we used to order Panang curry at least twice a week. I do make some minor adjustments. I use 2 cans Coconut Cream and one coconut milk. Add an extra TBS of Cornstarch. I used 6 ounces of palm sugar with 1 TBS of Coconut Sugar. 15 lime leaves (which I remove after simmering about 10 minutes). I put lots of vegetables (Broccoli, Zucchini, Carrots, Shallots, Peppers…today I’m trying Cauliflower and next time I’m trying Japanese Eggplant). This is sooooo good!!!! Thanks Jen for changing my life!!!!

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  Thanks for your awesome comment Dave! I am thrilled it is such a favorite and better than your local Thai restaurant! The additional coconut cream sounds divine and I love how you have played with so many veggies – yum!!!
  
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MC says

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I had never had this dish before but the pictures looked so good, I had to try it! I had a hard time finding the paste and ending up getting it off Amazon. I thought it was delicious and so did my husband! The kids thought it was a little spicy though, but that’s typical. Thanks for the great recipe!

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  Hi MC! I LOVE that you wanted to try this recipe even though you haven’t had it in a restaurant before but more importantly I’m thrilled it was a hit! Thank you!
  
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Michelle says

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I have a recipe for Panang Beef Curry that I love, so I almost didn’t try this, but I’m so glad I did. This was SO good. It was so different from the beef curry; almost like two completely different recipes. I didn’t know about the cornstarch but added it anyway; I think it helps since there are so many bell peppers. All of the bell peppers didn’t fit in my huge skillet but I should have added them anyway, because they did end up cooking down a bit and it would have been fine (I used 2 red, 1 orange). I sliced the bell peppers in the morning and this came together quickly at dinnertime. Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to trying your other Thai recipes.

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  Welcome to my site Michelle, I’m so happy you loved this Panang Curry so much! I LOVE Thai food so I hope you enjoy exploring my recipes!
  
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Amanda says

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Amazing! I have been trying for ages to make a curry that wasn’t just meh. This was the kind that makes me just want to chug the sauce. Delicious. I used thai green curry paste, not panang, but I will try that next time as it is my favorite. I ran out of brown sugar so I subbed white sugar with molasses and it worked great. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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  WAHOO! Thanks so much Amanda! I love hearing you love this curry as much as us! I have lots of curry recipes with great flavors, so I hope you can get your curry fix!
  
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Kiri says

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This is AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. My husband is singing me praises over it & he is a big time foodie. If you’re on the fence about making this recipe, do it! You won’t regret it.

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  Thank you for your outstanding recommendation Kiri! I’m thrilled it was such a hit!
  
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Gary says

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I made it with red curry paste, shrimp, scallops, and 2 kaffir lime leaves. I kept the lime juice and basil. It was legitimately delicious! Great recipe.

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  mmmmm! I love the sound of shrimp and scallops! So happy you loved it Gary!
  
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Brian says

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This recipe is wonderful and very easy to make. Your story is amazing and inspirational. Thank you so much! The only change I made (the second time I made it) is I used one red bell, and added chopped snap peas, carrot, and bamboo shoots. Delightful!!! I am excited to delve deeper into your recipe book and can’t wait to try more dishes.

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  Thank you so much Brian for taking the time to read my story! I’m so happy you love this Panang Curry and it sounds fabulous with all those veggies! I hope you love exploring my other recipes just as much!
  
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VS says

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I couldn’t find Panang curry at my local grocery. Can I use red or green curry with this recipe?

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  I would use this red curry recipe instead: https://carlsbadcravings.com/thai-red-curry-chicken-recipe/ Enjoy!
  
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Olga says

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Panang is our fave curry and this looks soooo yummy! You’re site is my go to so I’m excited to try it! Do you think ok to use boneless skinless thighs instead of breasts? Any ideas on how to do this as a beef panang as well?

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  Thanks so much Olga! I think this pangang curry would be fabulous with chicken thighs too! As far as beef, I would follow the marinade/cooking instructions for my Szechuan Beef: https://carlsbadcravings.com/szechuan-beef/
  
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Olga says

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Thank you for yet another fantastic recipe! I pretty much wanted to drink the sauce. This got rave reviews (and there are a few total foodies in our crew:) I used thighs (just prefer how juicy and forgiving they are) and added some broccoli in a bit before the peppers. I had kafir lime leaves in the freezer so I subbed about 10 of those those for the lime, thyme and bay leaf (but really want to try your more pantry friendly substitution next time). I can’t wait to try your red curry and basil chicken recipes soon!

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  You’re so welcome Olga and thank YOU for taking the time to comment! I’m so pleased this panang curry was a hit even with your foodie friends and your substitutions sound tasty! I hope you love my other Thai recipes just as much!
  
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Emily O'Connor says

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I’m excited to try this recipe, but just a heads up that it sounds like Chaokoh uses forced Monkey Labor. Target, Costco, Kroger, etc dropped the brand because of this unethical use of animal labor.

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  Thanks Emily! This is an old post so I need to update it!
  
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Kellianne Clarke says

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As good as advertised! I followed the recipe exactly and was thrilled when it came out perfectly!

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- Jen says
  
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  I’m so pleased you loved it, thanks Kellianne!
  
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Alizabeth says

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Made this and used miracle noodles. Yummy!

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  Thanks, so glad you loved it!
  
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Diane Haines says

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Just finished eating this for dinner, and the flavor is wonderful, although mine didn’t look like yours. Yours looks thicker than mine, and mine was like a thin soup. I did add the 1 T. of cornstarch, and measured everything meticulously, so I’m not sure why it’s like a thin soup. I put it over rice, and really enjoyed the interesting flavors. Thank you for a great recipe and for the suggestion of using the Mae Ploy Panang Curry.

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- Jen says
  
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  Thanks, Diane! I’m not sure why it was thin, but I am so glad you enjoyed it regardless! I hope it turns out even better next time!
  
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April says

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This was so yummy!! Thank you for all your hard work and sharing. It’s so nice not to have to go out for food like this. You made it very easy 😉

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- Jen says
  
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  You are so welcome, April! I am thrilled you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so much- comments like yours make my day!
  
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Monika says

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I love this recipe! It’s become a go to for me.

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  Thank you Monika! I’m thrilled it’s been a repeat for you!
  
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