Healthy Coconut Curry Chicken – A Nourishing, Flavorful One‑Skillet Meal
This vibrant coconut curry chicken is a quick, wholesome dish packed with bold flavors and nutritious ingredients, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
vegetables
- 1 yellow onion yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into ½-inch strips
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 lime juice of 1 lime
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet. Cook onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, curry paste, and coriander; cook for 1 minute.
- Add bell pepper, chicken, salt, and pepper; cook for 4–5 minutes until chicken is browned.
- Pour in coconut milk and lime juice; simmer until chicken is cooked and sauce thickens.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then serve hot over rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh cilantro or basil.