Description
A flavorful keto coconut curry chicken recipe that combines tender chicken thighs with creamy coconut milk and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a low-carb lifestyle.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken thighs: 1.5 lbs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 🥥 Coconut milk: 1 can (about 400 ml)
- 🌶️ Curry powder: 2 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic: 4 cloves (minced)
- 🥥 Ginger: 1 tablespoon (freshly grated)
- 🌶️ Bell peppers: 2 (one red and one yellow, sliced)
- 🥬 Spinach: 4 cups (fresh)
- 🍋 Lime juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- 🌿 Cilantro: 1/4 cup (chopped, for garnish)
- 🧂 Salt and pepper: to taste
- 🛢️ Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and slicing the bell peppers, mincing the garlic, grating the ginger, and cutting the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 1-2 minutes, then add curry powder and toast for a minute.
- Pour in coconut milk, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 15 minutes, then add sliced bell peppers and fresh spinach, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in freshly squeezed lime juice, serve in bowls, and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Overcooking the chicken can make it dry; use a meat thermometer to check for 165°F (75°C).
- Always toast the curry powder to enhance its flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed throughout the cooking process.
- Add vegetables towards the end of cooking to maintain their texture.
- Stir frequently to prevent burning the garlic and ginger.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Keto, Coconut Curry, Chicken, Low-Carb, Recipe