Description
A flavorful and creamy coconut chicken curry that is easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (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, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil 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 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine and toast the spices for about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, then add the fish sauce and brown sugar. Stir well to combine, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot, allowing the curry to simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and lime juice, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the curry over cooked jasmine rice and garnish with fresh 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.
- Prep Time: 15 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: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg