Description
A delightful and creamy coconut chicken curry recipe that is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to toast the spices.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, then stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the curry simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Serve the curry over cooked rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with chickpeas or tofu and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or peas for extra nutrition and color. You can add them along with the chicken in step 4.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg