Coconut Spinach Chicken Recipes

COCONUT CHICKEN WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Pat the chicken dry on kitchen paper. Cut into small cubes and season. Melt the butter in a large frying pan, add the chicken and fry gently for 4-5 minutes, or until beginning to colour. Add the onion, chilli and sugar to the pan, and fry for a further 3 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Check that the juices run clear and there is no pink meat before serving. Add the frozen spinach to the pan with freshly grated nutmeg to taste and stir in gently. Cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until very hot. Season to taste and serve spooned over rice or noodles, with the coriander leaves sprinkled over the top.

THAI-INSPIRED COCONUT CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Saute chicken and mushrooms together until chicken is browned and mushrooms are tender. Set aside.
• Puree 1/2 cup coconut milk, ginger, garlic, onion, lime juice and zest, pepper flakes, paprika, and curry powder in blender or food processor.
• Heat mixture in skillet over med-high heat.
• Cook 1-2 minutes or until mixture thickens and turns a brighter red.
• Add chicken and mushrooms, remaining coconut milk, and oyster sauce and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes, until chicken is done.
• Stir in spinach, basil and salt, cover and heat through.
• Serve over rice.

COCONUT CHICKEN WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Chop up the almonds in the food processor, then lightly brown them in a pan with coconut oil. Set aside.
• Add the coconut milk and spinach to a pot, then cover on a low heat and simmer.
• Now saute the onions in a pan for 2 minutes. Cut the chicken into squares, add it to the pan and leave until thoroughly cooked.
• Take the chicken and onions, and add them to the pot with the coconut milk and spinach. Stir and cover for 2 more minutes.
• Serve garnished with toasted almonds, salt and pepper.

SLOW-COOKED COCONUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Pour coconut milk mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours. Serve with coconut and cilantro.

22-MINUTE COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• 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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CREAMY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Pour cream and chicken broth into the skillet. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk over medium-high heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and sun dried tomatoes and simmer until spinach starts to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Return chicken to sauce in the skillet and heat through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

COCONUT, CHICKPEA & SPINACH CURRY

Steps:

• Wash the rice a couple of times in cold running water, then leave to soak while you make the curry. Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a deep frying pan, and fry the onion for 10 mins until soft, but not turning golden.
• Add the garlic and fry for 1 min, then tip in the turmeric, cumin, garam masala and chilli powder, and toast for 30 seconds, stirring. Add the coconut milk and chickpeas. Simmer for 15 mins until the sauce has reduced slightly.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining ½ tbsp oil in a small pan with the cloves, cinnamon and a pinch of turmeric. Stir until the mixture smells fragrant. Drain the rice and add to the spices, stirring well to coat in the oil. Pour in 600ml boiling water, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low. Add a tight-fitting lid and simmer gently for 10 mins, without removing the lid.
• About 5 mins before the end of the curry's cooking time, stir in the spinach and break it up with a wooden spoon as it defrosts. Season well. Add the tamarind or lime juice to balance the sweetness of the curry. Serve in bowls with the fragrant, steaming rice, removing the large spices as you serve. Top with a pinch of the desiccated coconut, if using.

COCONUT BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Defrost spinach in microwave.
• Spread rice in the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
• Add coconut milk and chicken broth.
• Sprinkle with vinegar, oil, and spices.
• Add chicken pieces. Using chopsticks, turn pieces to coat with coconut milk mixture.
• Use chopsticks to distribute spinach throughout casserole.
• Cover baking dish tightly with foil. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until rice is tender, chicken is no longer pink, and most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Notes: Ume plum vinegar is found in specialty stores. It's very sour and salty. If it's not available, use any good flavored vinegar and add salt to taste with the spices. This is delicious served with a squeeze of lime juice and a simple "salad" of diced fresh tomatoes, lightly salted.

CREAMY CURRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with curry, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. , Stir in coconut milk and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach and tomato; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with rice.

CREAMED COCONUT SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat scant 1 tablespoon ghee in a large Dutch oven over medium. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain spinach in a sieve, pressing to remove excess liquid. Let cool slightly, then roughly chop.
• Return pan to medium heat and melt remaining 2 tablespoons ghee. Add shallots, ginger, and jalapeno and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour, cumin, and sugar and cook for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir chopped spinach into coconut mixture and season with salt and pepper.