Chicken And Sweet Potato Curry With Coconut Milk And Spinach
If you're looking for an easy and delicious dinner recipe, you can't go wrong with chicken and sweet potato curry with coconut milk and spinach. This flavorful and healthy dish is perfect for any day of the week and can be customized to your liking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper and cook for another minute.
- Add the sweet potato, coconut milk, and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with rice and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Customizations
This recipe can be customized to your liking. Here are some ideas:
- Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for a more flavorful dish.
- Add more vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini.
- Make it spicier by adding more cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Make it creamier by adding more coconut milk or some heavy cream.
- Make it vegetarian by omitting the chicken and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Make it vegan by omitting the chicken and using vegetable broth and coconut cream instead of chicken broth and coconut milk.
Whatever customizations you choose, this chicken and sweet potato curry with coconut milk and spinach is sure to be a hit!