Description
Coconut Chicken Curry is a cozy, flavorful dish that brings the warmth of tropical spices right to your table. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce, harmoniously blended with aromatic garlic and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this delightful curry pairs beautifully with rice or naan, creating a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the onions, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
- 2. Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions until translucent. Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- 3. Brown the chicken: Add chicken breasts; season with salt and pepper. Brown each side for about 3 minutes.
- 4. Add coconut milk and broth: Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth; stir in curry powder.
- 5. Simmer: Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- 6. Finish: Shred the chicken with forks; return it to the pot with spinach or kale until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tropical/Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg