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Coconut Curry Chicken


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and creamy coconut curry chicken dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lbs)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (about 2 medium)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic and ginger, and slice bell peppers.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add bell peppers.
  3. Cook the chicken: Add chicken pieces to the skillet; cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
  4. Add liquids: Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Incorporate spinach: Add spinach leaves and simmer for another 10-15 minutes until wilted.
  6. Finish: Squeeze lime juice over the dish before serving.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less curry powder.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg