22-Minute Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: 22-Minute Coconut Chicken Curry
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 4 breasts or 7 thighs), cut into 1' cubes; 2½ teaspoons mild curry powder; 1½ teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons virgin coconut or vegetable oil (plus 2 teaspoons; optional); ½ medium onion, chopped; 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk (preferably full-fat); 1 (2½') piece ginger, peeled; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; ¼ cup raw cashews, chopped (optional); 1½ teaspoons yellow and/or black mustard seeds (optional); 5 ounces baby spinach; Cilantro leaves with tender stems and cooked rice or naan (Indian flatbread; for serving)

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 4 breasts or 7 thighs), cut into 1" cubes
2½ teaspoons mild curry powder
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons virgin coconut or vegetable oil (plus 2 teaspoons; optional)
½ medium onion, chopped
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk (preferably full-fat)
1 (2½") piece ginger, peeled
4 garlic cloves, peeled
¼ cup raw cashews, chopped (optional)
1½ teaspoons yellow and/or black mustard seeds (optional)
5 ounces baby spinach
Cilantro leaves with tender stems and cooked rice or naan (Indian flatbread; for serving)

PREP TIME 22m	COOK TIME 22m	TOTAL TIME 44m
YIELD 4 servings

Instructions

Toss chicken with curry powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet (at least 12" in diameter) over medium-high.
Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
Purée coconut milk, ginger, and garlic in a blender until very smooth.
Add chicken and coconut milk mixture to skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, 7-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, if using, heat 2 tsp. oil in a small skillet over medium.
Add cashews and mustard seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2–3 minutes.
Immediately transfer mixture including the oil to a small bowl.
Fold spinach into chicken mixture and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
Divide among 4 bowls.
Top with cilantro and cashew mixture, if using.
Serve with rice or naan alongside.
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