Masala-Spiced Coconut Chicken Curry

Tender chicken breasts simmered quickly in a rich, bold sauce based on coconut milk, garam masala, and ginger, served with fluffy basmati rice and fresh spinach.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Indian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.57/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• one-pot
• quick
• spicy

Ingredients

• 2 cup basmati rice (uncooked)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 2 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric (powder)
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized cubes)
• 1.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 27 fluid ounce coconut milk (full-fat)
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 5 ounce fresh spinach
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for serving)

Instructions

1. Cook the basmati rice according to package directions while preparing the curry.
2. Heat the olive oil or ghee in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the fresh ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
5. Add the chicken breast cubes and kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on the outside, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
8. Serve the curry immediately over the prepared basmati rice, garnished with the optional fresh cilantro.

Notes

If you prefer a less saucy curry, simmer uncovered for an extra 5 minutes at the end. Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for richer flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 586
• Protein: 41.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 41.1 g
• Fat: 24.6 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Saturated Fat: 15.5 g
• Sugar: 1.3 g
• Cholesterol: 113 mg