Thai Chicken Coconut Curry – An EASY one-skillet curry that’s ready in 20 minutes and is layered with so many fabulous flavors!! Low-cal, low-carb, and HEALTHY but tastes like comfort food!!
1 to 3tablespoonsThai red curry pasteor to taste (curry powder may be substituted, to taste)
1teaspoonkosher saltor to taste
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperor to taste
about 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
1tablespoonlime juice
1 to 2tablespoonsbrown sugaroptional and to taste
¼cupfresh cilantrofinely chopped for garnishing (basil may be substituted)
ricequinoa, or naan, optional for serving
Instructions
To a large skillet, add the oil, onion, and sauté over medium-high heat until the onion begins to soften about 5 minutes; stir intermittently.
Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is done; flip and stir often to ensure even cooking.
Add the garlic, ginger, coriander, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir frequently.
Add the coconut milk, carrots, Thai curry paste, salt, pepper, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium, and allow mixture to gently boil for about 5 minutes, or until liquid volume has reduced as much as desired and thickens slightly.
Add the spinach, lime juice, and stir to combine. Cook until spinach has wilted and is tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and optionally add brown sugar, additional curry paste, salt, pepper, etc. to taste.
Evenly sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately. Curry is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
Storage: Curry is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 1 week.