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Velvety Coconut Chicken Curry with Wilted Spinach, Buttered Garlic Naan and Fluffy Basmati Rice

A rich and creamy coconut chicken curry served with wilted spinach, warm garlic butter naan, and fluffy basmati rice.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
  • For the Garlic Naan:
  • 4 naan breads
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken chunks and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in curry powder, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring well.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender.
  9. Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts into the sauce.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Mix melted butter, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl.
  12. Brush naan breads with the garlic butter mixture.
  13. Warm naan in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 5 minutes.
  14. Serve the creamy chicken curry over basmati rice with warm garlic naan on the side.
  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 620 kcal