Probably our favorite simple chicken recipe.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch dice

　　1 teaspoon Curry Powder or commercial curry powder

　　Salt

　　1 teaspoon minced fresh chile or red pepper flakes

　　1 tablespoon minced lemongrass

　　3 tablespoons butter or neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed

　　2 tablespoons nam pla (Thai fish sauce)

　　1 cup canned unsweetened or fresh coconut milk

　　1 cup salted peanuts or cashews

　　1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro

　　

Step 1

Time: 30 minutes

　　

Step 2

1. Toss the chicken with the curry powder, salt to taste, chile, and lemongrass.

　　

Step 3

2. Place the butter in a medium skillet, preferably nonstick, and turn the heat to medium-high. When it melts, add the chicken. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it loses its raw color. Add the coconut milk and turn the heat to medium.

　　

Step 4

3. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through, then stir in the nam pla and nuts and cook for another 30 seconds. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

　　Simple to Spectacular by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Mark BittmanBroadway