Description
This African Coconut Chicken Curry is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers in a creamy coconut curry sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner with exotic flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Curry:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Curry Sauce:
- 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Curry: Heat coconut oil in a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger. Add spices, then brown chicken pieces.
- Cook the Curry: Stir in coconut milk, broth, tomato paste, sweet potato, and bell pepper. Simmer until chicken is cooked.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach, adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker curry, simmer uncovered for the last 5 minutes.
- Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or flatbread.
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
