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Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken Bowl

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This creamy coconut curry chicken bowl is a quick, comforting dinner packed with juicy chicken, a rich coconut curry sauce, fluffy rice, and fresh spinach. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and endlessly adaptable for any diet or taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2–3 tablespoons curry powder (mild or spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or cayenne (optional)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice (jasmine preferred, or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prep all ingredients: Dice chicken thighs, chop onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger. If cooking rice from scratch, start it according to package directions.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add curry powder, turmeric, and optional chili flakes. Stir to coat onions. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat in the spice mixture. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is just browned but not fully cooked through.
  4. Shake the coconut milk can well, then pour it into the pan along with chicken broth. Stir gently, scraping up any browned bits. Add soy sauce and lime juice.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened. Adjust sauce thickness with more broth or simmer uncovered if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and add chopped spinach. Stir until wilted and bright green.
  7. To serve, scoop rice into bowls, ladle the creamy coconut curry chicken over the top, and garnish with fresh cilantro and extra lime wedges if desired.

Notes

For best results, use chicken thighs for juiciness and bloom your spices in oil before adding liquids. Add spinach at the end to keep it vibrant. Adjust spice level to taste and feel free to swap in tofu or extra veggies. Leftovers taste even better the next day—store curry and rice separately.

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