Chef John's Peanut Curry Chicken

Recipe View Craft the Spice Symphony: In a petite bowl, unite the kosher salt, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a large bowl. Add 1/2 of the spice blend and mix until chicken is thoroughly coated. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Sear the Chicken: Heat oil in a heavy pot over high heat. Add 1/2 of the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat to brown remaining chicken. (Cook time: 15 minutes)

Recipe View Build the Aromatic Base: Reduce the heat to medium, add onion to the chicken drippings, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining spice blend; cook and stir for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth; add browned chicken plus accumulated juices. Stir in peanut butter, ketchup, and brown sugar; bring to a simmer. (Cook time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Simmer to Perfection: Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle, steady simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini, bell pepper, poblano pepper, and 1/2 cup peanuts; continue to simmer until chicken juices run clear and vegetables are fork-tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat. (Cook time: 70 minutes)

Recipe View Serve and Garnish: Serve curry over rice with a squeeze of lime. Garnish with cilantro and more peanuts as desired. (Prep time: 5 minutes)